Connecticut
DC Lowers Speed Limit on New York Ave. NE and Connecticut Ave. NW
D.C.’s Division of Transportation lowered the velocity restrict on two main arteries, and there’s extra to come back.
The velocity restrict on New York Avenue NE and Connecticut Avenue NW to 25 mph. DDOT mentioned it did so for security. Common speeds already repeatedly exceeded the outdated velocity restrict.
DDOT additionally recognized some future places for velocity restrict discount, together with sections of North Capitol Road, Blair Highway NW and Wheeler Highway SE.
Wheeler Highway and Waller Place was the scene of a hit-and-run Sept. 4. Jasmine Butler, 25, was killed.
Final yr was the deadliest yr on D.C. roads since 2007.
DDOT mentioned there may very well be future velocity restrict reductions in areas the place security information warrants it.