East Highway 318 speed limits
Summary
The board raised speed limits on Highway 318 based on a traffic study, over one resident's objections about heavy truck traffic, a dangerous S-curve, and deer at night. Commissioners committed to message boards and asked the sheriff for extra patrols during the change.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal; variable message boards and possible extra sheriff patrols.
Most drivers, who the study says already travel at the new speeds.
Residents like Mary Ann Rondanella who fear higher speeds make the no-shoulder road more dangerous.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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