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Commission approves first reading of ordinance to lower speed limits along U.S. 83 per TxDOT recommendation
Summary
The commission approved the first reading of an ordinance to reduce posted speeds on a stretch of U.S. Highway 83 after staff said the change was recommended by the Texas Department of Transportation to address accidents and traffic safety.
Rio Grande City commissioners approved the first reading July 14 of an ordinance amending city code to change speed limits on a segment of U.S. Highway 83 at TxDOT’s recommendation. City staff explained the change would lower the posted speed gradually moving westbound from the Charco Blanco Street intersection to FM 3167. Staff said the net effect is a 10‑mile‑per‑hour reduction on some segments; for example, a section that is 60 mph now would be reduced to 50 mph westbound before FM 3167. Staff said the change was prompted by Texas Department of Transportation engineering guidance and a documented history of accidents and traffic violations in the corridor. Commissioners voted to approve the ordinance on first reading; the item will return for second reading and final adoption at a subsequent meeting.
