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Commission approves 40 mph speed-limit sign on Hugh Gill Road after safety concerns
Summary
At the request of residents and the mayor, the commission approved a resolution to install a 40-mph sign on Hugh Gill Road, citing a new boat ramp, weekend traffic and a prior fatality; the vote was unanimous (24-0).
Commissioners approved Resolution 111824094 to request a 40-mph speed-limit sign on Hugh Gill Road following resident petitions and safety concerns related to weekend boat-ramp traffic and sharp curves. A commissioner explained the state-installed boat ramp increased weekend vehicle and trailer traffic and recalled that a previous fatality occurred on the road.
The chair thanked the petitioners and highway staff; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote recorded as 24-0. Commissioners said the speed-change request came from the mayor and local residents and will be forwarded to the highway department for implementation steps.
