(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has approved a speed limit change for a portion of a county road.

According to the unofficial meeting minutes, Wathena Mayor John Cluck met with the commission Monday to request the county increase the speed limit on 170th Road from Vernon Road to the intersection of K-238 Highway .

Cluck requested the speed limit be increased to coincide with the city of Wathena increasing the speed limit on East St Joseph Street to Vernon Road.

Following discussion, the Commission voted unanimously to increase the speed limit from 35 to 40 miles an hour.

The speed limit change will take effect upon the posting of signs.