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Informational Meeting Scheduled for Spearfish (Exit 10) Reconstruction Project on Interstate 90

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) in collaboration with the project contractor, Tru-Form Construction, Inc., will hold an informational meeting to discuss the upcoming reconstruction project at Spearfish (exit 10) on Interstate 90. Read More

Multiple Chip Seal and Fog Seal Projects Scheduled to Begin in the Pierre Area

On Monday, June 8, 2026, crews will begin a chip seal and fog seal project on several routes in the Pierre area. Read More

Road Closure Scheduled for S.D. Highway 38 Grading Project East of Mitchell

Beginning on Monday, June 8, 2026, S.D. Highway 38 will be closed to through traffic from 421st Avenue to S.D. Highway 25 east of Mitchell. Read More

Crack Seal Project Scheduled to Begin on S.D. Highway 75 Between the North Dakota Border and S.D. Highway 20

Beginning Monday, June 8, 2026, crews will begin a pavement preservation project by sealing cracks on S.D. Highway 75 between the North Dakota border and S.D. Highway 20. Read More

SDDOT Reminds Public about Mowing Regulations for State Right of Way

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds landowners of mowing regulations for the state right of way per Administrative Rule 70:04:06:06. Read More

Shoulder Chip Seal Project Scheduled to Begin in Custer and Pennington Counties

Beginning on Wednesday June 3, 2026, a chip seal project is scheduled to begin on various shoulder segments of U.S. Highway 16 and U.S. Highway 385 in Custer and Pennington Counties. Read More

Ramp Closures Planned at Western Avenue and Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls

Beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026, exit ramp closures will begin at the Western Avenue (exit 2) northbound off-ramp and at Interstate 229 to Minnehaha County Road 125/476th Avenue in Sioux Falls. Read More

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SDDOT Earns Performance Excellence Network (PEN) Excellence Award

The Performance Excellence Network (PEN), a regional Baldrige-based program serving South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota, recently recognized 18 recipients across multiple organizations with 2025 Performance Excellence Awards at the annual conference. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) was one of the recipients; and the only organization to earn the Excellence Award designation – the highest recognition level awarded by PEN. Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) April 20-24, 2026

As construction season ramps up across South Dakota and the nation, it’s time for an important annual reminder: safety in work zones saves lives. National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is a nationwide campaign held each spring to encourage drivers to stay alert, reduce distractions, and use extra caution when traveling through road construction areas. Read More