IDOT Implementing Speed Limit Changes in Manhattan
Manhattan Village Board Meeting | Feb. 3, 2026
Article Summary: Mayor Mike Adrieansen announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is finalizing speed limit adjustments on key village thoroughfares. Drivers can expect changes on sections of Route 52 and Manhattan Road.
Speed Limit Adjustment Key Points:
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Agency: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
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Route 52: Changes designated from Baker Road south to Bruns Road.
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Manhattan Road: Changes designated near Century East and towards Cedar Road.
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Status: Implementation is currently in progress.
During the Mayor’s Report on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen informed the Village Board and residents that speed limit changes are coming to state-controlled roads within the village.
Adrieansen stated that the village received notice from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the adjustments.
“They were doing some speed limit changes down Route 52 all the way through town from Baker all the way south to Bruns Road,” Adrieansen said.
Additionally, the Mayor noted that changes are being made on Manhattan Road near the Century East subdivision and extending toward Cedar Road. While he did not specify the new speed limits, Adrieansen characterized the updates as “good news.”
“You’ll notice those changes when they get them all completed,” Adrieansen said.
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