Highway 62 speed limit increases from Highway 55 to I-494

The city of Mendota Heights says that the speed limit on a portion of Highway 62 will increase from 55 to 60 miles per hour, effective Thursday.

According to the city, the new speed limit will cover Highway 62 from the junction with Highway 55 to the junction with Interstate 494.

The speed limit was authorized by the transportation commissioner following a study of the area.

New speed limit signs are planned to be installed on Thursday.