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Chip Seal and Fog Seal Project Scheduled on S.D. Highway 240 and S.D. Highway 44 in Rapid City Area
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, chip seal and fog seal operations are scheduled to begin on two highways in the Rapid City area. Read MoreInterstate 90 Lane Closures Planned for Reconstruction Project at Piedmont (Exit 46)
Beginning on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, lane closures are scheduled on Interstate 90 between exit 44 and exit 48 near Piedmont. Read More2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Vehicle Count – Through Day Six
SDDOT will provide daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs from Aug. 7-16, 2026. Read More2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Vehicle Count – Through Day Five
SDDOT will provide daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs from Aug. 7-16, 2026. Read More2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Vehicle Count – Through Day Four
SDDOT will provide daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs from Aug. 7-16, 2026. Read More2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Vehicle Count – Through Day Three
SDDOT will provide daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs from Aug. 7-16, 2026. Read MoreTemporary Closure Scheduled for S.D. Highway 248 Near Kennebec
The short-term closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, and anticipated to be in place for two to three days. Read MoreFeatured Resources
2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
There will be a hearing before the South Dakota Transportation Commission on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, to consider amendments of the following administrative rule: 70:01:02:62 – Union County speed zone rule.
More information about the rule amendments may be found at the following link on the OpenSD website: https://rules.sd.gov/agency?agency=DOT%20%20Department%20of%20Transportation.
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Railroad Board & Authority Meeting 08/19/2026
8/19/2026 10:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM CT
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View DetailsAeronautics Commission Meeting 08/20/2026
8/20/2026 1:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM CT
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View DetailsTransportation Commission Meeting 08/27/2026
8/27/2026 8:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM CT
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View DetailsPublic Meeting Open House for Proposed Project to Reconstruct S.D. Highway 34 (Lazelle Street)
8/27/2026 5:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM CT
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house to present the design and construction phasing for the above project and receive public input.
Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the project, and receive community input. A short presentation will be shared shortly after 5:30 p.m. The opportunity to present written or online comments will be made available. Written comments are accepted until Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
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