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Henderson County sets 45 mph limit on County Road 2531 after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing and testimony from residents and a retired police chief, Henderson County Commissioners voted unanimously March 3 to set the speed limit at 45 mph on County Road 2531 from Highway 198 to County Road 2702; county will install new signs.
Henderson County Commissioners voted unanimously on March 3 to set a 45 mph speed limit on County Road 2531, approving a change requested by residents and local officials.
At a public hearing called by County Judge Hunt, residents and public-safety officials urged the court to raise the posted limit, saying the previously posted 30 mph signs were unreasonably low for much of the stretch between Highway 198 and County Road 2702. ‘‘People will drive where they feel safe and comfortable,’’ said Todd Miller, a retired police chief and commissioner on Emergency Services District No. 2, who described driving the road and observing tailgating and passing behind slower vehicles.
Resident Dale Updegrove told the court he had personally witnessed frequent tailgating and passing since the 30 mph signs were installed, and Mike Chagru, who lives on Carmel Place, also said he supported raising the limit.
County Attorney Miss Strong told the court that after the required publishing and hearing the commissioners may set a speed limit between 30 and 70 mph if they determine the current posting is unreasonable or unsafe. Commissioner Tully summarized the history of the road and its earlier speed designations, noting a 2001 decision and subsequent roadway improvements that have changed conditions.
Commissioner Tooley moved to set the limit at 45 mph for the segment from Highway 198 to County Road 2702; Commissioner Spivey seconded the motion, which the court approved unanimously. County staff indicated new signs are in the process of being delivered and will be installed once received.
The action follows public comment and an exchange in which officials described past traffic counts and roadway changes that they said support revisiting the posted speed. The court’s order sets the limit for the named segment; enforcement and signage will follow according to county procedures.
The court handled the item during its March 3 regular session and adjourned at 09:52.
