Stop signs placed, removed on National intersections

Pictured is a stop sign at the intersection of Second Street and National Avenue. City Manager Brad Matkin said there was discussion Tuesday about placing a stop sign on National at the intersection, but the sign was removed to allow for the city commission to make a decision on the matter.

Jason E. Silvers/Tribune photo

Motorists traveling on National Avenue in the downtown area Tuesday morning may have noticed a change in their route.

On a social media post, Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin said the decision was made internally to lower the speed limit on a portion of National Avenue due to traffic concerns. He said there was also discussion about once again placing a stop sign at Second and National. The stop signs were removed later Tuesday.

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