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Paving Project Scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 27 South of Langford

On Monday, June 29, 2026, an asphalt concrete paving project is scheduled to being on S.D. Highway 27, approximately two miles south of Langford. Read More

Reconstruction Project Underway on Interstate 90 at Piedmont (Exit 46)

A reconstruction project on Interstate 90 at Piedmont (exit 46) began in mid- June 2026. Read More

SDDOT Providing Interactive Public Engagement Opportunities for Tentative 2027-2030 STIP

The SDDOT will offer virtual and in-person public engagement options for the Tentative 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Read More

Hansen and Karst Chosen as 2026 South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor Inductees

June Hansen of Pierre and Kari Karst of Dell Rapids have been chosen for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor for 2026. Read More

Multiple Chip Seal Project Scheduled to Begin in Custer, Pennington, Fall River, and Oglala Lakota Counties

On Friday, June 26, 2026, crews will begin a chip seal project on several segments of S.D. Highways 16, 18, 40, 89, 407, 391 and U.S. Highway 385 in Custer, Pennington, Fall River, and Oglala Lakota Counties. Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Ethan Master Transportation Plan Study

SDDOT, in collaboration with the town of Ethan, will hold a public meeting open house from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (CT) on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Town Hall in Ethan. Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Dimock Master Transportation Plan Study

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the town of Dimock, will hold a public meeting open house from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) on Monday, June 29, 2026, at City Hall located at 505 S. Main St. in Dimock. 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