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Transportation Commission Awards Funding for Forty Local Bridge Projects
The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded funding for forty local bridge projects totaling approximately $3.5 million at their regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Read MoreTraffic Signal Improvement Project Scheduled for Sioux Avenue and Pierre Street Intersection in Pierre
From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.30, 2026, the traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. Highway 14 (Sioux Avenue) and S.D. Highway 1889 (Pierre Street) will be temporarily turned off while a new traffic signal cabinet is installed. Read MoreSDDOT Seeks Public Comment on Draft Section 4(f) De Minimis Evaluation for Proposed Project on U.S. Highway 385 in Lawrence County
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has proposed a project to reconstruct a horizontal curve on U.S. Highway 385 located four miles south of U.S. Highway 85 in Lawrence County. Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (49 U.S.C. 303) requires a special effort be made to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside and public and recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites. Read MoreMultiple Bridge Deck Chip Seal Projects Scheduled to Begin in Rapid City Area
Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, crews will begin a bridge deck chip seal project at three different locations in the Rapid City area. Read MoreTraffic Switch Scheduled on S.D. Highway 28 Project in Toronto
On Monday Aug. 24, 2026, a traffic switch is scheduled on S.D. Highway 28 through Toronto. Read More2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Vehicle Count – Through Day Ten
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) provided daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, from Aug. 7-16, 2026. Read More2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Vehicle Count – Through Day Seven
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 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.
There will be a hearing before the South Dakota Transportation Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, to consider amendments of the following administrative rules:
- 70:01:02:01 – Minnehaha County speed zone rule;
- 70:01:02:39 – Jackson County speed zone rule;
- 70:01:02:59 – Sully County speed zone rule;
- 70:07:01:01 – Definitions;
- 70:07:04:09 – Reasons for Debarment;
- 70:07:04:10.02 – Hearing request; and
- 70:07:04:15 – Term of debarment.
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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Transportation Commission Meeting 08/27/2026
8/27/2026 8:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM CT
The agenda and corresponding attachments for the meeting, as well as additional information about the Commission, can be found here Boards and Commissions
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.
View DetailsTransportation Commission Meeting 09/10/2026
9/10/2026 8:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM CT
The agenda and corresponding attachments for the meeting, as well as additional information about the Commission, can be found here Boards and Commissions
View DetailsRailroad Board & Authority Meeting 09/16/2026
9/16/2026 10:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM CT
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