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Van Buren County sets posted speed limits after state law change
Summary
The Board adopted Resolution #07-13-2026A establishing specific posted speed limits on multiple paved secondary-road segments after review by the County Engineer following Senate File 3782026 changes to statutory defaults.
Van Buren County adopted Resolution #07-13-2026A to establish posted speed limits on multiple segments of the county's paved secondary road system. The resolution follows an engineering and traffic investigation by County Engineer Ryne Thornburg after Senate File 378 raised the statutory default speed to 60 mph for paved secondary roads effective July 1, 2026.
The resolution lists specific segments and their posted speeds (55, 45, 40 and 35 mph postings on named routes and segments) and directs the County Engineer to continue evaluating paved secondary roads for future recommendations. Passage was by roll call: Waugh Aye, House Aye, Meek Aye; the resolution is effective upon passage and erection of corresponding regulatory signs.
