U.S. Highway 14 - From Philip East Eight Miles
Project Summary:
This project will replace three structures, two box culverts, and construct one new bridge.
Approach grading and pipe replacement will also be included on the project.
Project Timeline:
March 18, 2024 - Nov. 2025
Project Updates:
April 10, 2024:
Completed Work: Clearing work was performed at the structures located one and one-half miles and four and one-half miles east of Philip. Fence removal and temporary fence installation work was performed at the same structure areas. Temporary drainage structures, riprap, and construction of the temporary traffic diversion began at the structure replacement area four and one-half miles east of Philip.
Anticipated work April 15, 2024 – May 15, 2024: Completion of the temporary traffic diversions for structure work one and one-half miles and four and one-half miles east of Philip. Switch traffic from Highway 14 to the temporary traffic diversions. Removal of the existing structures and grading work. Begin construction of the new bridge structure located four and one-half miles east of Philip.
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March 15, 2024 Press Release:
Tree clearing and other miscellaneous work has begun on U.S. Highway 14 in preparation for three structure replacement projects east of Philip. On Monday, March 18, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will begin constructing temporary traffic diversions at two of the tree structure replacement sites. In addition to the structure replacements, spot grading and resurfacing work will also be taking place for six miles east of Philip.
This work, along with other preliminary work, will be performed utilizing shoulder closures, flaggers, and a pilot car. The anticipated completion date of the temporary traffic diversions is Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Traffic will then be rerouted around the work area using the temporary diversions so crews can conduct structure and grading work. Traffic diversions will remain in place for the majority of the 2024 construction season. The first phase of work is expected to be completed on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, with work resuming in spring 2025.
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Project Contract Amount:
$16.7 Million
Project Contacts:
SDDOT: