According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the speed limit on a portion of the Pineville Expressway is increasing from 50 MPH to 60 MPH. Installation of the new speed limit signs is expected to begin this week.

The Pineville Police Department confirmed that officers will continue to enforce the speed limit following the change. Department officials noted they are hopeful the adjustment puts the debate regarding the area being a speed trap to rest, following past assertions that raising the limit would resolve traffic issues.

With the higher limit in place, officials emphasized that the responsibility lies on drivers to pay attention to traffic control signs and obey the posted speed limits. Drivers are reminded to drive safely, remain attentive, and enjoy the extra 10 MPH where it is posted.