Kenosha County Speed ​​Limit Change on Highway 32; what you need to know

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wisconsin. – The speed limit on State Highway 32 between KR County and Sheridan Road in Kenosha County has been reduced to 35 mph effective Monday, November 18. The speed limit on this same stretch was previously 45 mph.

The change is part of a collaborative pilot project between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Kenosha County, the City of Kenosha and the Village of Somers, with the goal of improving safety.

“Kenosha County is passionate about traffic safety. We have done a lot of work to try to improve safety in the community here. We recently received a grant. We are working with all the municipalities to learn how we can do better to improve traffic safety here,” said Dave Geertsen, County Board Supervisor, District 15.

A press release states that WisDOT conducted an engineering analysis of the WIS 32 corridor. Officials identified patterns of rear-end and corner collisions as well as concerns for cyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, speed studies have observed vehicles traveling over 80 mph.

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The new 35 mph speed limit is intended to reduce crash-related deaths and injuries on this corridor, a news release states.

“Public safety is our number one concern, and we want to make sure people feel safe when entering or leaving the City of Kenosha – and we believe this will help in that effort,” said the mayor of Kenosha. Kenosha, David Bogdala.

Starting November 18, the partners launched high-profile efforts to raise awareness of the new speed limit and the importance of respecting it, including:

• Numerous speed limit signs throughout the corridor
• Dynamic speed signs showing drivers their speed relative to the speed limit
• Temporary electronic signs at entry points to the reduced speed zone informing drivers of the change
• Increased state and county law enforcement presence along the corridor, with an emphasis on visibility and education.