The Pella City Council has lifted a weight limit and removed parking along Washington Street east of downtown.

City Administrator Mike Nardini says the changes adopted this week in an ordinance were a result of the recent reconstruction of the stretch from East 1st to Hazel. No parking signs will be placed where parking was allowed prior to the construction project.

Nardini says Washington Street is a minor arterial corridor in the city’s street network, which means it can handle a higher flow of traffic and larger vehicles.

During the council meeting, concern was expressed about a section of brick road west of the stretch previously placed under the five-ton weight limit, and Public Works Director Denny Buyert said at the meeting staff will monitor the small section of street for wear and tear, and that those bricks were not under the previous restriction.