Speed Limit Now 75 in Some Areas

TYLER — There’s a new speed limit in parts of East Texas. According to KETK, you can now drive 75 MPH on parts of I-20. The five MPH increase was passed by the state legislature last year. That happened after a study by TxDOT showed most people already drove that fast. The new speed limit signs are currently being put up. TxDOT’s Larry Krantz says the job should be done by the end of the week for the entire Tyler district, which includes I-20’s route through Smith, Gregg, and Van Counties. He notes that until the signs are changed out and say 75 MPH, the speed limit remains 70. Krantz also cautions you to use good judgment and remember to slow down whenever it’s raining or foggy.