Kokua Line: Why was left-turn lane painted over?

Question: The state or city recently painted yellow lines over a dedicated left-turn lane from Luna­lilo Home Road to Kauma­kani Street headed toward Kaiser High School. Now to make a left turn one would have to wait in the lane and block traffic heading north. I don’t understand the thinking. If you could clarify the justification it would be appreciated.

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