Filed as: ARSD 70:01:02:44 - Lincoln County speed zone rule
The Department of Transportation is reducing the speed limit on State Trunk Highway 115 near the intersection with Veterans Parkway in Lincoln County from 55 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour to improve safety in this urban area. The rule also makes minor adjustments to distance measurements at several other highway locations in Lincoln County, and clarifies that East 13th Street in Beresford is also known as 472nd Avenue. These changes take effect September 8, 2025.
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The South Dakota Transportation Commission is considering whether to reduce the speed limit on South Dakota Highway 115 around its intersection with South Veterans Parkway in Lincoln County, South Dakota. The current speed limit in that area is fifty-five miles per hour, but a reduced speed limit would be more appropriate in this urban area. The purpose of reducing the speed limit is to enhance safety.
Moved by Sen. Mehlhaff, seconded by Rep. Hansen, to deem the rulemaking process complete; passed unanimously.
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