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Washougal votes to slow traffic on Main Street

New 20-mph limit will go into effect Monday, June 4

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A radar trailer reminds motorists driving in front of Reflection Plaza in mid-May that the speed limit is 25 mph on the 1700 block of Main Street, in downtown Washougal. The Washougal City Council is expected to decide soon whether to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph, on Main Street, between Washougal River Road and 22nd Street.

Washougal city leaders have approved a plan to reduce the speed limit on Main Street in downtown Washougal.

The Washougal City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday evening to reduce the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph between Washougal River Road and 22nd Street, through the city’s downtown core. The new ordinance will go into effect on Monday, June 4.

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