The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has recently announced that it will be lowering the speed limits on several highways and roads in Southeast Texas for enhanced safety. The decision was made after conducting speed studies and determining that speed limits needed to be lowered for safety reasons.
The speed limits on five Southeast Texas roads, including I-10, will be lowered starting next week. The speed limit along State Highway 347 from U.S. 69 to the Dupont Plant will be lowered from 70 mph to 65 mph starting on Monday. The speed limit along U.S. 69 from the U.S. 69/SH 347 split to State Highway 73 will be lowered from 75 mph to 70 mph on Tuesday.
Speed limits along I-10 from 9th Street East to the Neches River will be lowered from 65 mph to 55 mph starting Monday. Additionally, U.S. 90 from Wescalder to South Dowlen Road will be lowered from 50 mph to 45 mph. The speed limit along I-10 from the Old U.S. 90 exit to 450 feet west of the Rose City city limits will be lowered from 75 mph to 70 mph effective Monday.
The decision to lower the speed limits is expected to enhance safety on the roads and highways in Southeast Texas. The lowered speed limits will help to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on the roads. The TxDOT has been working to improve the safety of the roads in the region, and this decision is a step in the right direction.
In conclusion, the decision by the Texas Department of Transportation to lower the speed limits on several highways and roads in Southeast Texas is a positive step towards enhancing safety on the roads.
The lowered speed limits will help to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on the roads. The TxDOT has been working to improve the safety of the roads in the region, and this decision is a step in the right direction.
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