Starting this week, the city of Decatur, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Transportation, is lowering speed limits on several state routes through DeKalb County.
“What we are doing is proactive, so we are working to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on roadways in the city of Decatur,” said Decatur Transportation Director Julie Harlan.
Updated reduced speed limits will apply on:
- College Avenue (State Route 10): 35 to 30 MPH
- Scott Boulevard (State Route 8): 40 to 35 MPH
- South Candler Street (State Route 155): 35 to 30 MPH
- Clairemont Avenue (State Route 155): 35 to 30 MPH
- Commerce Drive (State Route 155): 35 to 30 MPH
City officials say the speed limit has already been reduced on State Route 155. Speed reductions on other roads and updated signage will take place in the coming weeks…