After completing an Engineering and Traffic Investigation on Minnesota Highway 62 - from the junction with Highway 55 to the junction with Interstate 494 - MnDOT is increasing the speed limit in this area from 55 to 60 miles per hour.
This study was completed to ensure uniform and consistent speed zones per the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MNMUTCD).
The increase to 60 MPH was authorized by the Commissioner of Transportation and takes effect Thursday, May 1, when new speed limit signs are installed.