Speed limits to drop on county highways near Harrisburg, Tea

Speed limits to drop on county highways near Harrisburg, Tea

CANTON, S.D. — Speed limits on multiple stretches of county roads near Harrisburg and Tea will drop as traffic counts continue to climb around both growing cities. The Lincoln County Commission on Tuesday, May 6, approved the lowering of speed limits to 45 mph on a trio of county highways. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Doug Putnam abstaining without explanation. The first speed reduction focuses on Cliff Avenue (County 123) between Sioux F…

Lincoln County to lower speed limits on some roads

The thick red lines indicate speed limit changes in Lincoln County.The Lincoln County Commission voted Tuesday to lower speed limits from 55 mph to 45 mph on several major county roads, citing increased traffic and safety concerns as growth continues near Sioux Falls, Harrisburg and Tea.Commissioners also voiced frustration with South Dakota’s new 605 motor vehicle licensing system, saying problems with the rollout are causing delays and confusi…