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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 City
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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