Washington County adopts Resolution 26-16 setting 35 mph work-zone speed limit, MUTCD signage standards

May 26, 2026

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 26-16 creating a Washington County Secondary Road Department policy for temporary work-zone traffic signage and establishing a 35 mph work-zone speed limit; the policy ties signage and control standards to the MUTCD and Iowa DOT traffic control standards and requires removal of reduced-speed signage when workers are not present.

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The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted on May 26 to adopt Resolution 26-16, which establishes county policy and procedures for temporary work-zone traffic signage and reduced speed limit zones on the county’s secondary road system.

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