County adopts temporary 55 mph limits while engineering study evaluates raising to 60

Aug 25, 2026

Jackson County approved a temporary resolution keeping certain county roads at 55 mph while engineers evaluate roads after a statutory change that raised the state statutory limit to 60 mph. Supervisors discussed signage, chevrons, liability and maintenance costs before approving the study and temporary limits.

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The Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary resolution on Aug. 25 to keep selected county road segments posted at 55 miles per hour while the county performs engineering studies to decide whether to raise the posted limits to 60 mph following a state statutory change.

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