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Reduce the Speed Limit on River Road to 45mph?
WILMINGTON, NC (whqr) - Many Wilmington drivers know River Road as the fastest way to Carolina Beach with the speed limit reaching fifty-five miles per hour.
As new developments sprout-up, the North Carolina Department of Transportation recommends that the speed limit be lowered from fifty-five to forty-five on some sections of the road.
Councilman Ronnie Sparks says he knows that stretch of road sees its share of accidents, so he's looking into the possibility.
Also on the agenda, the City Council will vote to award a two-million dollar renovation contract for Thalian Hall and a million dollar contract for new tennis and basketball courts at Empie Park.
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Personally, I'd prefer the speed limit to stay at the current 55mph because many people don't even travel at that speed. If they drop it 45mph, some folks will most likely putt along in the 30's. And that sure would make for a long drive on River Road.
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This is the road into Carolina Beach from Wilmington, right? I was there with my family in late June and early July. When supplies were needed from Wal-Mart, I was the one they sent. I agree with you that many go slower than 55 mph. I passed many people on my way to Wal-Mart and back who were going about 10 mph or more lower than the speed limit. It was quite annoying.
I knew this was coming. The area around the ports has been slowly growing and now with the new developments near the bend, and continuing almost all the way down the road. While I hate to see it lowered, I understand that they do it for safety reasons.
Agreed James, with all the development happening on RR, it was only a matter of time before this came along. I suppose traffic lights will be next.
Good news NQ, the road you are referring to is Carolina Beach Rd (Rt 421) and there are no current plans to lower the speed limit. River Road runs alongside the Cape Fear River.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=River+Road,+Wilmington,+nc&sll=34.095601,-77.888947&sspn=0.137889,0.307274&gl=us&ie=UTF8&ll=34.073564,-77.896328&spn=0.068962,0.153637&z=13&pw=2
People don't follow the 55 mph speed limit now. Many go much faster. What makes you think they will follow the 45 mph speed limit. I think it is just going to cause more problems. I don't think the speed limit should be lowered.
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