TxDOT tells motorists to slowdown

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By AMANDA KIMBLE
TheFlashToday.com

ERATH COUNTY (December 15, 2016) – Area motorists are experiencing reduced speed limits in the certain areas, including at least a couple of stretches of highway known as hot spots for accidents.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials say the local changes were a part of recent study across the agency’s Fort Worth District.

“This study was part of a work authorization to re-evaluate the 75 mph zones in the district.” TxDOT spokesperson Natalie Galindo said. “Erath, Hood, Wise, Jack and Palo Pinto counties were included.”

According to Galindo, the changes in Erath County include reduction from 75 to 65 mph on portions of highways, including:

  • U.S. Highway 377 from mile point (MP) 3.002 to MP 4.650, approximately 1.5 miles into Bluff Dale;
  • State Highway 6 from MP 29.241 to MP 29.594, a portion of highway west of Alexander, approximately 7.5 miles west of Clairette;
  • State Highway 6 from MP 28.00 to MP 28.300, a small portion of highway east of Alexander; and
  • U.S. Highway 281 from MP 19.000 to MP 20.296, starting 1.296 miles north into Stephenville.

Meanwhile, State Highway 220 from MP 0.000 to MP 0.200 has been lowered to 70 mph. The affected portion of highway starts approximately 11 miles north of Hamilton County.   

 “Speed studies take several factors into consideration when lowering the speed limit,” Galindo said.

According to the TxDOT website, the posted limit may be lowered up to 10 mph if some of the following conditions are present:

  • Roadway pavement width of 20 feet or less
  • Curves and hills
  • Hidden driveways and other developments
  • High number of driveways
  • Crash history
  • Rural residential or developed area
  • Lack of striped, improved shoulder

In addition to the aforementioned highways impacted in the unincorporated parts of Erath County, Stephenville City Council recently approved an ordinance reducing speeds on Landfill Road. Read the full report from The Flash.


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