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Pedestrian Crossing Change and Traffic Shift Planned for North Euclid Avenue in Pierre
The week of Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, the temporary pedestrian crossing at 5th Street and Euclid Avenue will move back to 4th Street and Euclid Avenue. Pedestrian signs will also be placed at 4th Street. Read MoreClosure Scheduled on S.D. Highway 11 Near Canton for Railroad Crossing Improvement Project
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, a closure is scheduled on S.D. Highway 11 near Canton for replacement of the railroad crossing one-half mile north of U.S. Highway 18. Read MoreTunnel Inspections Scheduled in the Black Hills Area
Starting Monday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) crews will be conducting bi-annual tunnel inspections in the Black Hills area. Read MoreSDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Interchange Reconstruction Project on Interstate 29 at Exit 86 (Crooks/Renner)
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to inform area residents of the proposed interchange reconstruction project on Interstate 29 at exit 86 (Crooks/Renner). Read MoreMinnesota Avenue (Exit 3) Northbound Off-Ramp on Interstate 229 Scheduled to Close in Sioux Falls
Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, the northbound off-ramp at Minnesota Avenue (exit 3) on Interstate 229 is scheduled to close to traffic. Read MoreSouth Dakota Aeronautics Commission Approves Updated Funding Policy to Support Airport Terminal Development
The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission approved significant updates to its funding policy at its regularly scheduled September meeting, strengthening state support for airport terminal development. Read MoreCliff Avenue (Exit 4) Northbound Off-Ramp on Interstate 229 Scheduled to Reopen in Sioux Falls
Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, the northbound off-ramp at Cliff Avenue (exit 4) on Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls is scheduled to reopen to traffic. Read MoreFeatured Resources
2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
On Oct. 14, 2026, the Interim Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature will be considering amendments adopted by the South Dakota Transportation Commission to the following administrative rules:
· 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 for the OpenSD website: https://rules.sd.gov/agency.aspx?agency=DOT%20%20Department%20of%20Transportation.
There will be a hearing before the South Dakota Transportation Commission on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, to consider amendments to the following administrative rule: 70:01:02:01– Minnehaha County speed zone rule.
More information about the rule amendment 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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Sept. 30, 2026 - Interstate 29 (Exit 15) and Main Street in Elk Point
9/30/2026 4:30 PM MT / 5:30 PM CT
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house to discuss and receive public input on the above project. The open house will be informal, with one on-one discussion with SDDOT design staff.
View DetailsOct. 7, 2026 - Exit 86 (Crooks Interchange) on Interstate 29
10/7/2026 4:30 PM MT / 5:30 PM CT
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house to discuss and receive public input on the above project. The open house will be informal, with one on-one discussion with SDDOT design staff.
View DetailsTransportation Commission Meeting 10/15/2026
10/15/2026 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 DetailsAeronautics Commission Meeting 10/15/2026
10/15/2026 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
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