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County engineer: paved-highway speed limit raised from 55 to 60 mph, signs updated
Summary
Shelby County Engineer Chris Fredericksen told the board that state law has changed the posted speed limit on paved highways from 55 mph to 60 mph, that signs have been updated, and that a few additional signs may require replacement or updating.
Shelby County Engineer Chris Fredericksen updated the board on a recent state law change that increased the posted speed limit on paved highways from 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Fredericksen reported that speed‑limit signs have been updated countywide and that staff anticipate a small number of additional signs will need replacement or adjustment to conform to the new limit.
The minutes do not record any board action or funding request related to the sign updates during this meeting. Fredericksen’s department report was provided as an informational item; the board did not take formal action on signage funding or scheduling at this session.
