The tragic death of a Basehor teenager in a June traffic crash led local and state officials to lower the speed limit from 65 to 55 miles per hour along parts of U.S. 24/40 Highway.

"This speed reduction is designed to change driver behavior, reduce speed in the corridor, and enhance safety for all road users," stated a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation and the City of Basehor.

According to the news release, the change in speed limits, from 65 miles per hour to 55 mph, will be at these locations:

New static and dynamic signs will be installed along the affected portions of eastbound and westbound Highway 24/40 to alert drivers of the speed zone changes, the news release states. Static signs, noting reduced speed zones and posting of the new speed limits, will be

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