TRAFFIC ON PERRYVILLE ROAD RESTRICTED DURING CONSTRUCTION

A section of Perryville Road 700 feet north of Meyer Drive to the northern city limits will be restricted to local traffic only while construction work continues.

In addition, the speed limit along that section of roadway has been reduced from 35 mph to 20 mph. City engineer Mark Lester said the speed reduction is necessary because of the construction and is limited only to the construction area.

Reducing the speed limit and restricting traffic will help cut the risk of accidents in the construction area, Lester said.

The project, with an estimated $1.7 million price tag, is scheduled to be completed Dec. 21.

Planned improvements include widening the road to 36 feet, improving intersection sight distances, providing safer turning onto Perryville from residential streets and improving drainage in the area.