(BIVN) – Changes are being made to speed limit along certain stretches of the airport road in Hilo.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation issued a news release on Tuesday, announcing the speed limit changes along certain areas of Kekūanāoʻa Street, also known as Airport Road. “The changes are being implemented to maintain safety at the airport and to keep traffic flowing efficiently,” the Hawaiʻi DOT stated.

From the Hawaiʻi DOT:

The speed limit on various sections of Airport Road will range from 15 mph to 35 mph. Upon approach to the airport terminal, the speed limit will change from 25 mph to 35 mph after the first crossing with Kekūanāoʻa Place, before returning to 25 mph after the second crossing with Kekūanāoʻa Place. The speed limit on Airport Road exiting the terminal area will change from 15 mph to 25 mph. The speed limit within the main airport terminal area will remain at 15 mph to ensure the safety of travelers and airport employees.

The new speed limits will go into effect once the signs are in place. Crews will be installing the signs this week.

The Hawaiʻi DOT reminds all motorists with “drive with Aloha and obey all traffic laws and speed limits.”