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Bridge Improvement Grant (BIG) Recipients Announced by Transportation Commission

The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 17 preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG) totaling approximately $16.6 million at the recent commission meeting held in Pierre. Read More

Public Meeting Open Houses Scheduled for Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail Feasibility Study

From Tuesday, March 4 through Thursday, March 6, 2025, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold eight public meeting open houses to share information and garner public input for the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail Feasibility Study. Read More

U.S. Highway 16A in Custer State Park to be Temporarily Closed

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at 9 a.m. (MT), U.S. Highway 16A, in Custer State Park, from Wilson’s Corner (junction of Highway 16A and S.D. Highway 87) to the State Game Lodge will be temporarily closed due to the relocation and transport of a church building. Read More

Bridge Closures Scheduled for Interstate 29 at Exits 9 & 15 (Near Jefferson and Elk Point)

Beginning on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, a repair project is planned for two bridges over Interstate 29 at exits 9 and 15 near Jefferson and Elk Point. Read More

SDDOT Reminders about Upcoming 2025 Spring Load Restrictions

Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw. Read More

SDDOT to Hold Informational Meeting for U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 407 Reconstruction Project in Pine Ridge

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold an informational meeting open to the public to discuss the upcomingU.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 407reconstruction in Pine Ridge. Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Brookings Area Transportation Plan (BATP)

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in conjunction with the City of Brookings, will hold a public meeting open house to introduce and receive public input for the development of a long-range transportation plan for the Brookings area. The public meeting open house is scheduled from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Read More

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2024 Annual Report

Many stories of collaboration and advancement are featured in the 2024 report ranging from new interchanges, public engagement improvements, a coordinated response to a natural disaster, and much more. Read More

2024 South Dakota Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)

The 2024 South Dakota Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) details a vision for highway safety in South Dakota and outlines interim objectives to progress toward a safer transportation system. Throughout the Plan, there are many informative graphics that help illustrate the importance of highway safety. Read More

Make our Roads Safer: We challenge you. Buckle Up, Phone Down!

South Dakota is one of 28 states that participate in the Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) safety campaign. The Buckle Up Phone Down challenge is simple: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your seatbelt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. Every trip, every time! Read More

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