Interstate H-2 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate H-2
Veterans' Memorial Freeway
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Route information
Maintained by HDOT
Length	8.33 mi (13.41 km)
Existed	1976/1977–present
Major junctions
South end	H-1 in Pearl City
North end	Route 99 in Wahiawā
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business Routes in Hawaii ← H-1 H-3 →

Interstate H-2 (often called H-2) is a special highway on the island of O‘ahu in Hawai‘i, USA. It is part of the Interstate Highway System. Even though it's called an "Interstate," H-2 stays completely within Hawai‘i. It is also known as the Veterans Memorial Freeway. This highway helps people travel between Pearl City and Wahiawā.

Exploring Interstate H-2

Interstate H-2 is about 8.33 miles (13.41 kilometers) long. It connects important places on O‘ahu.

Where Does H-2 Go?

This highway runs from south to north. The southern end of H-2 connects to Interstate H-1 in Pearl City. Its northern end is at Wilikina Drive, which is also Route 99, in Wahiawā. This area is near Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield.

Why Is It Called H-2?

You might think that "Interstate H-2" sounds like it should go east-west. This is because most interstate highways with even numbers usually run east-west. However, H-2 actually runs north-south. The "H" in its name stands for Hawai‘i. The number "2" simply shows the order in which these special Hawaiian interstates were planned and built. H-1 was first, then H-2, and so on.

Images for kids

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  H-2 southbound in Wahiawā

See also

In Spanish: Interestatal H-2 para niños