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Interstate 90 Eastbound On-Ramp Scheduled to Close at Exit 332 (Mitchell)

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the eastbound on-ramp at exit 332 (Mitchell) on Interstate 90 will be closed. Read More

SDDOT Adding Safety Enhancements on Euclid Avenue Project for Railroad Overpass in Pierre

As part of the current reconstruction project, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will be adding warning devices and other safety enhancements to reduce the number of over height vehicle hits of the railroad overpass over Euclid Avenue in Pierre. Read More

2026 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Funding Available through SDDOT

Letters of Intent are now being accepted for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) program through the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). Read More

SDDOT Earns Performance Excellence Network (PEN) Highest Honor

The Performance Excellence Network (PEN), a regional Baldrige-based program serving South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota, recognized 18 recipients across multiple organizations with 2025 Performance Excellence Awards. Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Interstate 29 Corridor Study in North Sioux City

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO), the City of North Sioux City, the community of Dakota Dunes, and Union County, will hold a public meeting open house from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the North Sioux City Community Center located at 205 Sodrac Dr. in North Sioux City. Read More

Omaha Street Traffic Signal and Roadway Lighting Modification Project to Begin in Rapid City

On Monday, May 18, 2026, work is scheduled to begin on a traffic signal and roadway lighting modification project along Omaha Street between West Boulevard and Maple Avenue in Rapid City. Read More

Mobridge Area Project Resuming on U.S. Highway 12 and S.D. Highway 1806

On Monday, May 4, 2026, paving operations are beginning for the multi-year project on U.S. Highway 12 from Mobridge to the west approximately 14 miles. 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