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Commission adopts 45 mph speed limit on County Road 25 north of White
Summary
The Brookings County Commission adopted Ordinance #2026-03 to set a 45 mph speed limit on a portion of County Road 25 north of White after a request from city residents; the ordinance was adopted unanimously and becomes effective June 4, 2026.
The Brookings County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance #2026-03 on May 5, 2026, establishing a 45-mile-per-hour speed limit on a portion of County Road 25 beginning 250 feet north of the City of White. The motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Commissioner Doug Post and seconded by Commissioner Larry Jensen; the roll call vote was unanimous.
Mayor Matt Lagerstrom, providing background for the public hearing, said the change was requested by "residents by the golf course." The ordinance cites SDCL 32-25-9.1 as the statutory authority for the county to set speed zones. Publication is scheduled for May 15, 2026, and the ordinance becomes effective June 4, 2026.
The action followed a public hearing with no opponents recorded. The measure was presented and voted during the board's regular session; commissioners did not attach additional conditions or amendments. The adoption places the new posted limit into the county's traffic-regulation schedule and authorizes county staff to update signage and public notices ahead of the effective date.
