City and Township Collaborate to Change Echo Junction Road Speed Limit to 45 mph

Concerns over speeding on Echo Junction Road have prompted action from Perrysburg's city officials, as discussions at the recent Service Committee meeting highlighted the need for a unified speed limit along the corridor. Residents, including Karen Thompson, raised alarms about vehicles traveling at speeds of 50 to 55 miles per hour in areas where the speed limit is currently set at 35 mph in the city and 55 mph in the township.

City officials have been proactive, collaborating with the township to conduct a speed study. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has recommended a speed limit of 45 mph based on recent traffic assessments. However, the township has expressed a preference for maintaining a lower limit of 35 mph, citing safety concerns.

The committee emphasized the confusion caused by differing speed limits for drivers traveling in opposite directions. To address this, both the city and township are moving forward with legislation to request ODOT to officially change the speed limit to 45 mph throughout the entire stretch of Echo Junction Road. This change aims to enhance safety and clarity for motorists, as well as streamline law enforcement efforts.

As the process unfolds, the city is awaiting further developments from the township's legislative actions, which were initiated in their February meeting. The outcome of these discussions could lead to a more consistent and safer driving experience for all who use Echo Junction Road.