New Speed Limit on Highway 34 in Red Oak

Speed limit reduced from 50 to 45 mph within city limits

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Iowa Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit on U.S. Highway 34 in Red Oak, Iowa from 50 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour within city limits, stretching from just east of Eastern Avenue to the East Nishnabotna River Bridge. The Red Oak City Council had requested the reduced speed limit at a meeting in September 2025.

Why it matters

The speed limit reduction aims to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians in the Red Oak community, as Highway 34 runs through the center of the city. Lower speeds can help prevent serious accidents and make the road more accessible for local residents.

The details

The Iowa DOT implemented the new 45 mph speed limit on Highway 34 within Red Oak city limits at the request of the Red Oak City Council. The council had discussed and approved the speed limit reduction at their September 2025 meeting.

  • The new 45 mph speed limit on Highway 34 in Red Oak went into effect in February 2026.
  • The Red Oak City Council requested the speed limit reduction at their September 2025 meeting.

The players

Iowa Department of Transportation

The state transportation agency that implemented the new speed limit on Highway 34 in Red Oak.

Red Oak City Council

The local government body that requested the speed limit reduction on Highway 34 within Red Oak city limits.

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The takeaway

The speed limit reduction on Highway 34 in Red Oak is an example of local officials working with state transportation authorities to prioritize community safety and accessibility on major roadways running through the city.