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Galesburg Today
By the People, for the People
Galesburg Recommends Lower Speed Limits on Lake Storey Road
Traffic Advisory Committee cites crash data and speeding concerns in proposing 25 mph advisory limits on curves and 45 to 35 mph reduction near campground
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Galesburg's Traffic Advisory Committee is recommending safety enhancements for Lake Storey Road, including advisory speed limits of 25 mph on its curved sections and a reduction from 45 mph to 35 mph on a stretch near Allison Campground. The proposals follow a fatal crash in November 2025 and ongoing concerns about excessive speeds, with recent data showing over 80% of vehicles exceeding 35 mph on the road.
Why it matters
Lake Storey Road is a county highway that runs through Galesburg, and the city sets matching ordinances to ensure uniform enforcement by local law enforcement. The proposed changes aim to improve safety on the road, which has seen multiple crashes within the curved sections and near the campground entrance.
The details
The committee is recommending a 25 mph advisory speed limit for all curved portions of South, West, and North Lake Storey Roads, lowering the existing 30 mph advisory limit. They also propose reducing the enforceable speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph on South Lake Storey Road from Allison Campground to U.S. 150 (Henderson Street). Advisory speed limits are non-enforceable warnings for safe speeds in curves, not changing the overall enforceable limit. Recent speed data showed an 85th percentile speed of 45 mph, with 82.2% of vehicles exceeding 35 mph.
- On Nov. 22, 2025, a head-on crash in the 1300 block of South Lake Storey Road near the Allison Campground entrance resulted in the death of 72-year-old Marte Glass of Galesburg.
- From Jan. 28 to Feb. 4, 2026, speed data was collected along South Lake Storey Road between Log City Trail and Lakeside Court.
The players
Galesburg Traffic Advisory Committee
A committee that makes recommendations to the Galesburg City Council on traffic-related matters.
Aaron Gavin
Galesburg's Director of Public Works.
Jared Hawkinson
Knox County Board Chairman.
What they’re saying
“The existing advisory speed limit in the curved sections is 30 mph, and we recommend lowering it to 25 mph.”
— Aaron Gavin, Galesburg Director of Public Works (wgil.com)
“I expect the board to approve the 35 mph reduction and support the 25 mph advisory signs, though no vote is needed for the latter. The changes align with upcoming walking trail construction along South Lake Storey Road, and the board plans to expedite the items.”
— Jared Hawkinson, Knox County Board Chairman (wgil.com)
What’s next
The County Engineer has agreed to present the speed limit reduction to the Knox County Board, though no timeline has been set. The city will discuss the advisory speed limit changes with the county following next week's council meeting.
The takeaway
The proposed changes to speed limits on Lake Storey Road aim to improve safety by addressing concerns about excessive speeds and crash history, particularly in the curved sections and near the Allison Campground entrance. The city and county are working together to implement these measures, which align with upcoming infrastructure projects in the area.
