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2026 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 MoreSDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Reconstruction Project on S.D. Highway 34 in Sturgis
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. MT to inform area residents of the proposed reconstruction project on S.D. Highway 34 extending from west of 10th Street to east of Blanche Street in Sturgis. Read MoreChip Seal and Fog Seal Project Planned on Multiple Highways in the Yankton Area
On Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, chip seal and fog seal applications are scheduled to begin on several highways in the Yankton area. Read MoreInterstate 90 Exit 332 (Mitchell) Scheduled to Reopen to Traffic
On Tuesday, Aug.4, 2026, the roadway over the railroad bridges near exit 332 (Mitchell) will be fully reopened to traffic. The reopening will include the eastbound on-ramp at exit 332 to Interstate 90. Read MoreChip Seal and Fog Seal Project Planned on Multiple Highways in the Mitchell Area
On Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, chip seal and fog seal applications are scheduled to begin on several highways in the Mitchell area. Read MoreBanquets Scheduled for 2026 South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor Inductees
The South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor Committee recently announced June Hansen, Civil Rights Compliance Officer for the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and Kari Karst, President / CEO of BX Civil & Construction as its 2026 inductees. 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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Meetings & Events
Railroad Board & Authority Meeting 08/19/2026
8/19/2026 10:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM CT
The agenda and corresponding attachments for the meeting, as well as additional information about the Board, can be found here Boards and Commissions
View DetailsAeronautics Commission Meeting 08/20/2026
8/20/2026 1:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM 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 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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