Deschutes County will soon lower speed limits on several key roads to improve safety for all users.

The Old Bend-Redmond Highway will drop to 50 miles per hour from U.S. 20 to Young Avenue, and to 35 miles per hour from U.S. 20 to O.B. Riley Road.

South Canal Boulevard will be set at 50 miles per hour from Young Avenue to just south of Elkhorn Avenue.

On Powell Butte Highway, speeds will be reduced to 50 miles per hour, and Johnson Road will drop to 45 miles per hour.

Find more details on the Road Department website.