Title
An ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-150, of the City Code by revising the speed limits on Interstate Highway 635 beginning with the main lanes from north City limits to south City limits.
Body
Currently, the City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances establishes the speed limit for IH 635 as 60 mph. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is responsible for establishing speed limits on state highways within Texas. Following roadway construction improvements, TxDOT conducted a traffic engineering study and determined that the speed limit should be increased to 70 mph.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Drafter
Tracy Romo
Head of Department
Eric J. Gallt, P.E.