Polk County commissioners press ODOT for speed reductions during Kings Valley roundabout work

Sep 17, 2026

Commissioners raised safety concerns about ODOT's recent changes at South Prairie Dale Road and urged the county to press ODOT for temporary speed reductions during Kings Valley roundabout construction; public works staff said the board can request a regulatory temporary speed and will raise the issue at a meeting with ODOT this week.

The full story

Polk County commissioners told staff they want ODOT to move faster to reduce speeds and protect local roads that will serve as detours during construction of the Kings Valley roundabout.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in