A new law could raise the speed limit by at least 10 miles per hour along the interstate.
PHOENIX — A section of Interstate 17 running through the Valley will soon have its speed limit raised to 65 mph.announced Tuesday it will soon be taking down the 55-mph speed signs located along the freeway between Peoria Avenue and the I-10 interchange.
After studying this section of I-17, ADOT determined that 65 mph was a more appropriate speed limit since most drivers are already driving at that speed.all interstate highways in counties with more than three million people to have a minimum speed limit of 65 mph. The law does permit some exceptions for setting a lower speed limit.
According to a survey conducted by ADOT, about 75% of the 11,000 respondents agreed with setting the speed limit at 65 mph.I-17 is often crowded and challenging to drive. ADOT is considering raising the speed limit.
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