Testing of school zone flashing beacons in the City of Salem and Keizer is expected to start August 16, 2022. This testing is necessary to prepare for the upcoming 2022 school year.

City of Salem will be testing the operation of all school speed zone flashing beacons in Salem and Keizer beginning:

• Tuesday, August 16, from 9 a.m. until noon in North Salem, East Salem, and Keizer
• Tuesday, August 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in South Salem.
• Wednesday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to noon in West Salem.

The 20 mile-per-hour school zone speed limit is in effect whenever beacons are flashing.