TxDOT increases speed limit on Ellis County highways Share:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Posted in Ellis County on February 03, 2015 by Publisher ELLIS COUNTY — The Texas Transportation Commission voted on Jan. 29 to modify speed limits in various counties, including Ellis County.Ellis County will see increased speed limits on IH 35 E, IH 45 and a portion of US 67.IH 45 will increase to 70 mph from 65 mph, a portion of US 67 will increase to 70 mph from 65 mph and IH 35 E will increase to 75 mph from 65 in the southern portion of the county while the northern portion will increase to 70 mph from 65 mph.TxDOT will work to change speed limit signs over the next couple of months.TxDOT voted on Jan. 29 to increase speeds on IH 35 E, IH 45 and a portion of US 67 in Ellis County. You may also be interested in readingECSO burglary reports for Jan. 6-19Record early voting numbers ahead of Tuesday’s electionCandidate profile: Paul D. Perry2016 primary election early voting begins Feb. 16 at five locationsCOLUMN: More about our jail operationsTxDOT awards contract for bridge repairs on FM 66Group to emphasize high-speed rail problems during March 17 public meetingHighway Patrol to increase enforcement of move over or slow down lawRed Oak police investigating shooting on Falls CourtRep. John Wray files bill to name highway Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield Highway ← Don F. EssaryROHS senior baseball player signs with Hill College → You must log in to post a comment.