Iowa lawmakers consider raising speed limits on highways, interstates

Some state lawmakers are looking into upping the speed limits on highways and interstates.

The bill would raise the limit for the areas by 5 miles per hour. That would bump speeds on interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour.

The Des Moines Register reports it would cost $2.3 million to replace speed limit signs.

The House Transportation Subcommittee examined the bill yesterday, recommending to postpone it.

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