Speed Limit to be Reduced on Section of US 84 in Shelby County

February 15, 2024 – A speed limit reduction has been approved by Texas Transportation Commissioners on a busy Shelby County highway.

The speed limit on US 84 will be lowered from 70 mph to 65 mph from the city limits of Joaquin to 1.65 miles west. The Lufkin District conducted the prescribed engineering and traffic study to determine the recommended lower speed limit on this section of roadway.

Motorists are urged to stay alert and obey the new speed limit that is enforceable once signs are set.