Hurley officials face challenges in lowering speed limits

Hurley officials face challenges in lowering speed limits

Route 209 in Hurley. A recent fatal accident on Route 209 has intensified efforts by Hurley Town Supervisor Mike Boms to lower the speed limit, a request that has repeatedly been denied by state transportation officials. Boms noted that the town adopted three resolutions in June of the previous year, one of which sought to reduce the speed limit on Route 209 from 55 mph to 40 mph. The request focused particularly on the area near Russell Road, a…