Leander City Council will consider reducing the speed limit on West Old FM 2243 during its March 21 meeting.

The current speed limit on most West Old FM 2243 between US 183 and North Bagdad Road is 55 miles per hour. City staff recommends lowering the speed limit to 45 mph based on several factors, including the lack of improved shoulders, significant crash history along the thoroughfare and the constricted lateral movement due to the extended lengths of the guardrails.

According to staff reports, the cost of speed limit signage and installation by the street department is yet to be determined.

City Council convenes at 7 p.m. March 21 at Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, 201 N. Brushy Street, Leander.