The Washington State Department of Transportation this week announced that the speed limit on SR 4 through Cathlamet is now officially 35 miles per hour.

The speed limit on either side of the zone will be 45 miles per hour, and then 55 mph beyond.

These reduced speed limits went into effect on Monday.

The reduced speed limit corresponds with pedestrian safety improvements that include lighted crosswalks at certain intersections. A contractor will finish applying crosswalk markings and make finishing touches to the project when sufficiently dry weather allows, WSDOT personnel have said.

Questions may be directed to Ray Smith at 360-905-2267 or via email at SmithRa@wsdot.wa.gov.