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Winneshiek supervisors keep county speed limits at 55 mph pending safety study
Summary
The board unanimously approved a temporary resolution keeping county posted speeds at 55 mph while an engineering safety study is completed; several roads may later be adjusted after analysis.
Winneshiek County supervisors voted unanimously to keep posted county speed limits at 55 miles per hour while county engineers complete a detailed safety study.
County highways staff reported a road-by-road analysis is under way; some stretches that are straight and meet safety criteria could be recommended to return to 60 mph after the study. The board approved a temporary resolution that holds current posted speeds at 55 mph until the safety analysis is complete.
During roll call, supervisors recorded ayes and the chair declared the resolution passed unanimously. Officials said they expect the study will inform a later resolution or ordinance change for particular road segments identified as appropriate for higher limits.
Next steps: the engineer will finish the safety analysis and present recommendations to the board for any permanent speed-limit changes.
