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SDDOT Seeks Public Input on Interstate 90 Exit 48 Interchange Modification Study Near Summerset
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will host a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. MT to inform area residents and business owners about the preliminary results of the interchange modification study at Interstate 90 (exit 48) Stagestop Road. Read MoreS.D. Highway 46 to Reopen in Southeast South Dakota to the Iowa State Line
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, S.D. Highway 46 from S.D. Highway 11 to the Iowa state line is scheduled to reopen to traffic. Read MoreU.S. Highway 212 Reopened to Traffic Near Frankfort
As of 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, U.S. Highway 212, from five miles east of Redfield to east of Frankfort, has been reopened to all traffic. Read MoreSouthbound Lanes on Interstate 229 Scheduled to Reopen in Sioux Falls
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, the southbound lanes of Interstate 229 between exit 3 (Minnesota Avenue) and exit 5 (East 26th Street) are scheduled to reopen to traffic. Read MoreS.D. Highway 28 Scheduled to Reopen Near Estelline
S.D. Highway 28 from Estelline east to the S.D. Highway 15 junction is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Read MoreSDDOT, Highway Patrol, and National Weather Service Hosting Pre-Winter Travel Resource Webinar
On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 10 - 11 a.m. (CT), the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) in conjunction with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service (NWS), will host an online Pre-Winter Travel Resource and Safety Webinar via Zoom. The virtual resource webinar is open to all media, local and state agencies, as well as the general public. Read More14th Avenue Scheduled to be Closed for Bridge Replacement Work in Watertown
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The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is announcing the release of an Invitation for Proposals (IFP) seeking qualified parties interested in purchasing or leasing the State-owned Napa Junction to Platte rail line for common carrier freight rail operations.The full IFP, attachments, addenda, and question-and-answer forum are available on the SDDOT website at Bid Letting.
The information is located in the section entitled, “Lettings Currently Advertised for Bids.”
The South Dakota Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 9 a.m. to consider proposed changes to the following rule: 70:01:02:44 – Lincoln County speed zone rule. Petitioners have proposed a reduced speed limit on State Trunk Highway 115 in and around Harrisburg for the purpose of enhancing safety. More information may be found on the OpenSD website.
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Transportation Commission Meeting
11/20/2025 1:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM CT
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View DetailsInterstate 90, exit 48 Interchange Study Public Meeting
12/3/2025 5:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM CT
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will host a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. MT to inform area residents and business owners about the preliminary results of the interchange modification study at Interstate 90 (exit 48) Stagestop Road.
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