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SDDOT Extends Written Public Comment Period for Proposed Design on U.S. Highway 85 Reconstruction Project in Lawrence County

Based upon requests from members of the public, the SDDOT has extended the written comment period from the original date of Friday, June 19, 2026, to Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Read More

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

On Monday, June 15, 2026, crews will begin a chip seal and fog seal project on several routes in the Mobridge area. Read More

Temporary Road Closures Scheduled on U.S. Highway 16A and S.D. Highway 244 for Mount Rushmore Fireworks Event

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will place temporary road closures to accommodate security needs for the pre-sale ticketed Freedom 250 at Mount Rushmore event scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026. Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Interstate 90 Grading, Surfacing, and Structure Replacement Project in Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to inform area residents of the proposed Interstate 90 grading, surfacing, and structure replacement project in Sioux Falls. Read More

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

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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