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After public hearing, Young County lowers Murray Cemetery Road speed limit to 35 mph
Summary
Following a public hearing prompted by resident complaints, the court voted unanimously to reduce the posted speed on Murray Cemetery Road from 40 mph to 35 mph and ordered signage at road ends to reflect the change.
Young County Commissioners on May 11 held a public hearing and voted to lower the county speed limit on Murray Cemetery Road from 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour, directing county staff to post signs at both ends of the road.
Commissioner Scott Shook opened the public hearing, saying he had received calls and that the road currently had no posted signs. "We would like to lower that to 35 miles an hour and then put up signs on both ends of the cemetery road," Shook said. Residents and at least one public commenter reserved remarks in support of the change; the court closed the hearing and approved the motion by voice vote.
Why it matters: Commissioners said lowering the posted speed and adding signs will improve safety for residents and anticipated increased traffic related to nearby development and construction activity. The sheriff's office and commissioners discussed enforcement challenges on rural roads.
What’s next: Road crews will install signage at the approved locations; county staff noted enforcement remains dependent on sheriff's patrol scheduling.
