After speed study, Bloomington OKs permanent speed sign on Mill Street

Nov 3, 2025

A police speed study showed most northbound traffic at or below 25 mph at Mill Street South, but faster northbound readings at the town's north edge; trustees approved installing a permanent speed sign near Fair Grounds Road to slow entering traffic.

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Police Chief Small presented speed-study data for Mill Street, reporting over 2,600 of 3,026 vehicles at the Mill Street South location traveled at or below 25 mph, while southbound traffic showed higher speeds with more vehicles in the 26–35 mph range. At the north location (leaving town) he reported 644 vehicles in the 26–30 mph range and 332 in the 31–35 mph range for northbound traffic; southbound traffic entering town was more compliant.

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