Why the speed limit on stretch of I-74 near Peoria has changed

Drivers traveling at the Interstate 74 near Peoria will notice that the speed limit is currently 55 miles / hour for about one mile longer.

A speed limit change that determines a change from 55 miles / h to 70 miles / h in the I-74 near the Piecrest driver junction has been moved to east, so there is a longer distance of the speed limit between Peoria and Morton 55 miles / hour in I-74.

. Illinois Ministry of Transport Journal said that this change was made because the collision data showed a “disproportionate” number of accidents due to the wet sidewalk along the curve to the west.

The speed limit mark was previously pointed to shifting to 70 miles / h on the curve. Now a mile away near the Piecrest junction.

“55 miles of speed limit to one mile east, the drivers will have more time to slow down before the curve. We also evaluate additional potential improvements to reduce accidents in this area.” He said.

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This article initially Journal Star: Why has the speed limit on the I-74 near Peoria changed