Interstate H-3 Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate H-3
John A. Burns Freeway
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Route information
Maintained by HDOT
Length	15.32 mi (24.66 km)
Existed	1972:(Kamehameha Highway-Kaneohe MCBH) 1997: (Kamehameha Highway-Halawa)–present
Major junctions
West end	H-1 in Hālawa, HI
	H-201 in Hālawa, HI
East end	Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business Routes in Hawaii

Interstate H-3 is a major highway in the American state of Hawaii. It's often called the John A. Burns Freeway. This road helps people travel across the island of Oahu. It connects the western side, near Halawa, to the eastern side, ending at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The entire route is about 15.32 miles (24.66 kilometers) long.

Exploring Interstate H-3
Cool Sights Along H-3
See also

Exploring Interstate H-3

Interstate H-3 is a special highway because of how it was built. It goes through mountains and valleys, offering amazing views. It's a key route for people living on Oahu.

Starting Your Journey

The highway begins in Hālawa, on the western side of Oahu. Here, it connects with two other important highways: Interstate H-1 and Interstate H-201. This area is known as the Halawa Interchange.

Traveling Through Valleys

After starting, Interstate H-3 travels along a special bridge called a viaduct. This viaduct stretches for about 6 miles through Halawa Valley. A viaduct is like a very long bridge that carries the road over low areas or other roads.

Next, the highway goes into the Tetsuo Harano Tunnels. These tunnels cut right through the Koʻolau Mountains. These mountains are a famous landmark on Oahu.

Reaching the East Side

Once you exit the tunnels on the eastern side, the highway continues on another viaduct. This one is built along the side of Haiku Valley. It's a very scenic part of the drive.

The highway then reaches the Kaneohe Interchange. Here, it connects with state route 63 (Likelike Highway), which leads into the town of Kaneohe.

A bit farther, you'll find the Halekou Interchange, where it meets state route 83 (Kamehameha Highway). About four miles past this point, Interstate H-3 reaches the main entrance of Marine Corps Base Hawaii.