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Ordinance 26-04 sets temporary 25 mph limits for Highway 7 construction
Summary
Ordinance 26-04 was adopted to temporarily post reduced speed limits (25 mph) near Highway 7 construction zones; commissioners said the lower limits will improve safety and help control dust, and additional dust-control measures were planned.
The commission adopted Ordinance 26-04 on Feb. 18 to authorize temporary speed-limit postings connected to Highway 7 construction work.
Commissioner Jones explained the rationale for the reduced limits: "We'll reduce the speed limit to 25 mile per hour. Not only help the safety of it, but also the the dust to control it to we keep the speeds down won't be as bad." He said dust-control measures on affected roads are planned in coordination with the postings. The ordinance passed by a recorded vote of three in favor, none opposed.
The meeting transcript did not list specific roadway segments beyond references to Highway 7 and surrounding connectors; the commission did not provide an implementation date during the discussion.
