Ionia County lowers Orleans speed limit to 45 mph

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners approved a reduction in the speed limit from 55 to 45 miles per hour on the portion of Orleans Road within the village of Orleans on Tuesday.

Road Department Managing Director Heather Melchert requested the traffic control order as a response to a recent incident in Saranac, noting that the village previously lacked specific traffic controls.

Melchert stated that the department researched similar areas and identified Orleans as a priority, adding that while they hoped for a lower limit, 45 miles per hour is the maximum allowed by state law for that area.

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