Jefferson County lowers speed limit on 185th Street

County road decision

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors lowered the speed limit on 185th Street, making a change to the traffic rule for that county road.

The decision applies to 185th Street and affects drivers who use the road. The exact new speed limit and the date when the change takes effect are not stated here.

What drivers should watch

Drivers should follow the speed shown on posted signs along 185th Street. Updated signs will be the clearest indication of the limit in effect on the road.

The county may also issue a notice identifying the effective date or other details of the change. Until then, motorists should rely on the signs and existing traffic rules.

Why the action matters

A speed-limit change is a county decision that sets a different legal speed for a specified road. The supervisors’ action places 185th Street under the lower limit approved by the board.

The change concerns roads and transportation in Jefferson County. No candidate or election is connected to the decision.

Related coverage

Southeast Iowa Union reported on the supervisors’ action. The linked coverage is included below for readers seeking the original report and any public record identified there.