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Column Repair to Begin Under Rapid Creek on S.D. Highway 44 in Pennington County

On Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, work will begin on a column repair project under the Rapid Creek on S.D. Highway 44 located east of Rapid City on Jackson Boulevard approximately one mile southwest of Sheridan Lake Road. Read More

Interstate 90 Lane Closures and Traffic Diversions Planned at Brandon (Exit 406)

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will temporarily close eastbound and westbound lanes on Interstate 90 and divert traffic through the on and off-ramps at Brandon (exit 406). Read More

Railroad Crossing Improvements Scheduled on Pleasant Valley Road Near Interstate 90 Exit 37

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad (RCPE) will install a new railroad crossing surface on Pleasant Valley Road near Interstate 90 at exit 37.Read More

SDDOT Reminds of October 1 Deadline for Hay Removal from Highway Ditches

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) would like to remind farmers and ranchers to remove any hay that has been processed in the ditches along state highways. Read More

Temporary Closure Planned on Interstate 90 Westbound Off-Ramp (exit 396A) in Sioux Falls

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, a temporary closure is scheduled for the Interstate 90 westbound off-ramp (exit 396A) at I-90 and Interstate 29.Read More

Tunnel Inspections Scheduled for the Black Hills Area

Starting Monday, Oct. 7 through Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) crews will be conducting bi-annual tunnel inspections in the Black Hills area.Read More

Multiple Pavement Repair Projects Scheduled to Begin in Rapid City Region

Beginning the week of Oct. 7, 2024, multiple pavement repair projects are scheduled to begin on U.S. Highway 14A in Deadwood and Lead, U.S. Highway 212 west of Belle Fourche, and on S.D Highway 445 (Deadwood Avenue) in Rapid City.Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input on Proposed Reconstruction Project on U.S. Highway 18 near Olivet

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house onMonday, Oct. 7, 2024, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to inform area residents of the proposed U.S. Highway 18 reconstruction project over the James River Creek near Olivet. Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Replacement of Two Bridges on S.D. Highway 44 Near Cliffside Park in Rapid City

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Replacement of Two Bridges on S.D. Highway 44 Near Cliffside Park in Rapid CityRead More

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Driver and fuel data reveal the best freight corridors nationwide

The northernmost east-west and westernmost north-south freight corridors are among the most friendly paths for truck drivers, according to new rankings released by Trucker Path, which focuses on driver, broker, and fleet management solutions.Read More

Centerline Rumble Strips (CLRS)

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will begin to deploy Centerline Rumble Strips (CLRS) on rural roads with 500 or higher Average Daily Traffic (ADT) in order to further prevent head-on and sideswipe crashes.Read More

Prepare for Summer Construction Season: Sign Up for Notifications on SD511!

South Dakota Department of Transportation’s SD511 Traveler Information System informs travelers, law enforcement, emergency responders, and highway maintenance personnel of conditions that affect travel. Its main purpose is to help the public make well-informed travel decisions.Read More

Move Over, It’s the Law

South Dakota’s Move Over law requires travelers to move over and/or slow down when a stopped vehicle is in use of amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. Read More