Beginning August 31st, if you are driving on I-74 between I-57 and Cunningham Avenue, be aware that the speed limit will now be 60 rather than 70 mph. From the Illinois Department of Transportation:
“IDOT recently completed a speed study on I-74 and I-57 in the Champaign-Urbana area and concluded that given the current prevailing speeds, crash rates and number of interchanges, a reduction of the posted speed limit on I-74 was justified. The study also showed that the current posted speed limit of 70 mph on I-57 is correct.”
So don’t say we didn’t warn ya.
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