New speed limits on portion of Main Street in Scott City

Scott City, Kan.–(westernkansasnews.com)–U.S. Highway 83 has thousands of trucks and vehicles travel the highway on a daily basis. It’s used a connection from southwest Kansas to Interstate 70 and beyond.

This week, a portion of the highway will see a change of speed as they travel through Scott City.

Travelers on U.S. Highway 83, also Main Street in Scott City, will see a reduced speed. From the intersection of 9th and Main Street to the Main and Glenn Avenue intersection, will see a drop to 35 mph to 30 mph. North of 9th Stree will remain at 20 mph, while south of Glenn Avenue is still at 40 mph.

New 30 mph speed limit sign as mototorist approach the Glenn Ave. intersection, heading north.