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SDDOT Seeks Public Input into S.D. Highway 37 Corridor Study between Mitchell and Parkston

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in partnership with Hutchinson County, Davison County, the cities of Mitchell and Parkston, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will host a public meeting open house to inform residents on the progress of the S.D. Highway 37 Corridor Study. The public meeting open house is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at the Davison County Fairgrounds Complex located at 3200 W. Havens Ave. in Mitchell.Read More

S.D. Highway 37 (Dakota Avenue) to Reopen to Traffic in Huron

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, S.D. Highway 37 (Dakota Avenue) is scheduled to reopen to traffic from Market Street to 7th Street in Huron. Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for 10th and 11th Street Viaducts Replacement Study in Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in conjunction with the City of Sioux Falls and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will hold a public meeting open house to introduce and receive public comment on the development of alternatives to replace the 10th and 11th Street viaducts in Sioux Falls. The public meeting open house is scheduled from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.Read More

Fifth Annual SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest Underway

The Fifth Annual Snowplow Naming Contest hosted by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is now open and will run through Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Read More

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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!

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, is Buckle Up Phone Down Day! 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

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