EVERSON, Wash. — Drivers are being asked to slow down on a dangerous curve near Everson.

WSDOT is dropping the speed limit to 35 on SR-544, Everson-Goshen Road, between Sable Drive and Roeder Street where it changes to Mead Road.

The department says the new lower limit on the half mile stretch will improve safety near Everson Elementary School.

It takes effect Wednesday.