U.S. 50 speed limit to be reduced in Versailles

(VERSAILLES, Ind.) – The speed limit on U.S. 50 in Versailles is expected to be reduced this week. 

The Indiana Department of Transportation will reduce the speed from 40 miles-per-hour to 35 miles-per-hour between U.S. 421 and Gaslight Drive. 

Officials say the reduction is intended to improve safety and establish traffic consistency in the area. 

INDOT is expected to make the speed limit reduction as early as Tuesday.