Don sent that photo Monday, after noticing installation of the new school-zone speed cameras on Admiral Way for the return next year of Alki Elementary, once its new building is complete. That led us to check in with SDOT for the status of the new school-zone speed cameras that have been scheduled to start operation this year, on California SW near West Seattle High School (not far from Lafayette Elementary, too). SDOT spokesperson Mariam Ali‘s reply revealed that they’re likely to start with the southbound direction only:The new southbound school zone speed camera on California Ave SW near West Seattle High School has been installed and is in final testing. Once activated, the camera will issue warnings only for the first 30 days after activation, with citations beginning after that period. A northbound camera is also planned for West Seattle High but has been delayed due to underground utility conflicts.