5-24-24 – A traffic and safety study was conducted according to the St. Marys Police Department for the area of Indiana Avenue west of Linden Avenue by the City of St. Marys and Ohio Department of Transportation.

Improvements are being made to the area such as new sidewalks, new traffic signals, and crosswalks to enhance safety for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

The study indicated a reduction of the current 50 mph speed limit to 45 mph on Indiana Avenue will increase safety for motorist as well as pedestrians. This speed limit change will go into effect on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.