Speed limits will be reduced next week in an area near Scott’s Corner in Audrain County.
A press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation stated the department would lower …
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Speed limits will be reduced next week in an area near Scott’s Corner in Audrain County.
A press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation stated the department would lower the current speed limit at the roundabout intersection of Missouri Route 19, U.S. Route 54 and Route BB, known as Scott's Corner, near Community R-VI School. The new signs reducing the speed limit will be installed Aug. 18, and this work will require a lane closure at each sign location. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone, the release stated.
Classes in Community R-VI begin Aug. 19.
MoDOT’s release stated the speed limit will be lowered by 10 miles per hour on all routes within approximately .20 miles of the roundabout, and speed limits on Missouri Route 19 and U.S Route 54 will decrease from 60 to 50 miles per hour, while Route BB will be lowered from 55 to 45.
“Enforcement of the new speed limits will begin as soon as the new signs are installed,” the release stated.
Community R-VI Superintendent Chad Harter said he worked with State Rep. Kent Haden and MoDOT engineers to make this project a reality.
“We sincerely appreciate the work they have done in partnering with our school over the past year to make a safer environment for our school,” Harter said.
He said the speed reduction and additional signage creates more awareness and safer conditions for Community’s students and staff as they enter and exit onto roads that are growing in use.
“This is good for our school, our community, and most of all our students,” he said.
Northeast District engineer Kevin James said in an email that MoDOT is “committed to collaborating with our local communities and value their perspectives and input regarding the infrastructure in the areas where they reside, work, and engage in recreational activities. The implementation of the new speed limits demonstrates our commitment to safety for both residents and visitors navigating through the area. This is a unique situation with a roundabout and school in close proximity. We will continue to monitor the impact with the school and law enforcement.”
MoDOT officials ask all motorists to work with MoDOT by buckling up, putting phones down, obeying all traffic signs and slowing down and moving over in work zones. For more information, access the traveler information map at www.modot.org.
