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Engineer says state law raises many rural speed limits to 60 mph; county to update signs
Summary
County Engineer Chris Fredericksen told the Board that newly signed legislation raises the speed limit on most two‑lane highways and rural roads from 55 mph to 60 mph effective July 1, 2026. Secondary Roads will use overlay stickers and replace signs over time.
County Engineer Chris Fredericksen informed the Shelby County Board on June 2 that newly signed legislation raises the speed limit on most two‑lane highways and rural roads from 55 mph to 60 mph effective July 1, 2026. He said Secondary Roads will place overlay stickers on current signs and will work to replace all signs over time to reflect the new limit.
Fredericksen presented the change as an operational matter for Secondary Roads; no formal action or vote was recorded on the item. The board acknowledged the notice and recorded the intended sign updates in the meeting minutes.
