Austin lowering speed limits on North Lamar Boulevard

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drivers along a stretch of North Lamar Boulevard will be asked to drive slower after people in the area asked the Texas Department of Transportation to change the speed limit.
Austin City Council voted Thursday to approve modifications to speed limits between Parmer Lane and Braker Lane on North Lamar. Right now, the speed limit is 50 miles per hour unless in a school zone.
After the change Thursday, the speed limit will be dropped to 45 miles per hour between Parmer Lane and Oa