County speed limit cut to 20

  • Mark Esper/Silverton Standard The San Juan County commissioners voted 2-1 to lower the speed limit of this paved section of County Road 2 from 35 mph to 20 mph.
    Mark Esper/Silverton Standard The San Juan County commissioners voted 2-1 to lower the speed limit of this paved section of County Road 2 from 35 mph to 20 mph.
  • Access to County Road 22 and County Road 22A will be limited due to action by the County Board of Commissioners last week.
    Access to County Road 22 and County Road 22A will be limited due to action by the County Board of Commissioners last week.
  • Mark Esper/Silverton Standard County Road 2 is closed at Eureka on Monday, April 27, as San Juan County discourages visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Mark Esper/Silverton Standard County Road 2 is closed at Eureka on Monday, April 27, as San Juan County discourages visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The speed limit on San Juan County roads will be lowered to a maximum of just 20 miles per hour, following a 2-1 vote by the county commissioners on Wednesday, April 22. And the county is keeping all high-alpine backcountry roads closed for now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. County Board Chairman Pete McKay and Commissioner Scott Fetchenhier supported the measures, while Commissioner Ernieā€¦

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