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Chip 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 MoreAsphalt Surface Treatment Project Scheduled to Begin in Brown, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson, and Potter Counties
On Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, an asphalt surface treatment project is scheduled to begin on several highway segments in Brown, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson, and Potter Counties. Read MoreMultiple Asphalt Surface Treatment Projects Scheduled to Begin in Beadle, Buffalo, Clark, Hand, Hyde, and Spink Counties
On Monday, July 27, 2026, crews will begin asphalt surface treatment projects on several segments of S.D. Highways 20, 25, 28, 34, 37, 45, 47 and U.S. Highways 14, 212 in Beadle, Buffalo, Clark, Hand, Hyde, and Spink Counties. Work Read MorePublic Meeting Scheduled to Review Dimock Master Transportation Plan Preliminary Recommendations
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the town of Dimock, will hold a public meeting open house from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (CT) on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at City Hall located at 505 S. Main St. in Dimock. 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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Railroad Board & Authority Meeting 08/19/2026
8/19/2026 10:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM CT
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View DetailsAeronautics Commission Meeting 08/20/2026
8/20/2026 1:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM CT
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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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