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Sidewalk Construction Project to Begin in Rapid City near Interstate 90 at Exit 60

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, work is scheduled to begin on the sidewalks on East North Street near Interstate 90 (exit 60) in Rapid City. Read More

Interstate 90 Overnight Lane Closures and Traffic Diversions Planned at Brandon (Exit 406)

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 90 will be temporarily closed to divert traffic through the on- and off-ramps at exit 406 (Brandon). Read More

Centerline Rumble Strip Project to begin on U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 212 between Onida and Gettysburg

On Monday July 7, 2025, a centerline rumble strip project is scheduled to begin on segments of U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 212 between the towns of Onida and Gettysburg. Read More

SDDOT Providing Virtual and In-Person Engagement Opportunities for Tentative 2026-2029 STIP  

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will offer various virtual and in-person public engagement options for the Tentative 2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). All Tentative 2026-2029 STIP information is provided through a highly interactive, virtual meeting room on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/planning/tentative-statewide-transportation-improvement-program-stip Read More

State Transportation Funding Allows Counties and Cities to Prioritize Local Transportation Needs

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) provided nearly $40 million in state highway funding to counties and Class I city governments in June 2025. The funds will be provided to the local governments in either state highway funds or through federal aid projects. Read More

Surfacing Project to Begin on Southbound Interstate 29 Between Watertown and Brookings

On Friday, June 27, 2025, an asphalt concrete surfacing project begins on the southbound lanes of Interstate 29 from exit 150 to exit 140 located between Watertown and Brookings. Read More

Inslope Repair Project Scheduled to Begin on S.D. Highway 89 in Custer Area

On Monday, June 30, 2025, an inslope repair project is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 89 in the Custer area near Sylvan Lake. Read More

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Updated Move Over Law in South Dakota

South Dakota’s updated Move Over Law became effective as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The updated law now applies to all vehicles occupying the shoulder using amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. Read More

Diverging Diamond Interchange

The LaCrosse Street Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in Rapid City and the 41st Street DDI in Sioux Falls were designed to enhance safety and address future travel needs in high volume intersections within two communities experiencing population growth. The DDI design improves safety by reducing vehicle conflict points. Read More

Make our Roads Safer: We challenge you. Buckle Up, Phone Down!

South Dakota is one of 28 states that participate in the Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) safety campaign. The Buckle Up Phone Down challenge is simple: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your seatbelt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. Every trip, every time! Read More

2024 South Dakota Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) 

The 2024 South Dakota Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) details a vision for highway safety in South Dakota and outlines interim objectives to progress toward a safer transportation system. Throughout the Plan, there are many informative graphics that help illustrate the importance of highway safety. Read More