(KLZA)--The Falls City Council has approved the installation of flashing school zone signs on Fulton Street.
Ward 4 Councilman Derek Leyden who lives on Fulton street proposed the project to the Council. Leyden says the street carries a large volume of traffic to and from the industrial tract. He said it appears to him, quite a few of those traveling the street are in excess of the speed limit.
Leyden said the current signage was put in place years ago when Falls City High School had an open campus. The speed limit is posted at 20 miles-per-hour between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Leyden said that even though the Falls City Police Department patrols the area, he feels the higher visibility signs would be helpful and increase safety for children crossing the street in the school zone.
The Council Monday unanimously approved the placement of four flashing yellow signs on Fulton, beginning north of Sacred Heart on 20th and Fulton with the furthest south sign being located a couple of blocks south of the South Elementary School.
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