S.D. Highway 44 - White River to S.D. Highway 63 Jct. | S.D. Highway 63 From S.D. Highway 44 to Interstate 90
Project Summary:
S.D. Highway 44:
This project consists of a full-depth reclamation with asphalt surfacing and to modify the intersection with additional lighting at the S.D. Highway 63 Junction. The project also includes bridge repair and rehab.
S.D. Highway 63:
This project consists of gravel surfacing and bridge rehab and repair.
Project Timeline:
April 2024 - Nov. 2024
Project Updates:
April 15, 2024:
March 15, 2024 – April 15, 2024, Completed Work: The contractor began work on the project. Contractor set up traffic control for lane closures at the two bridges on S.D. Highway 44. Thecontractor also began work on the pipe repair throughout the project.
Anticipated work in April 15, 2024 – May 15, 2024:Work will begin on the two bridges on Highway 44 to replace approach slabs for the bridge and the bridge deck overlay. Pipe repairs will continue throughout the project. Cold milling on Highway 44 is also expected to start.
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March 22, 2024 - Press Release:
Construction work has begun on S.D. Highway 44 for an approximately 23 mile project west of White River.The Highway 44 reconstruction project consists of full depth reclamation, asphalt concrete surfacing, pipe repair, and bridge rehabilitation. Preliminary work being done will include the use of flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should expect delays through the work zone.
Reconstruction work on the bridges is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, which will include lane closures controlled by stop signs. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for all bridges within the construction zone. These width restrictions will be in place through early August 2024.
Cold milling and full depth reclamation of the roadway is scheduled to begin in early May. Motorists should be aware that once the full depth reclamation work begins, the driving surface will be loose gravel. Drivers are asked to be aware of workers adjacent to the driving lanes and to slow down through the work zone. The prime contractor on the $21.4 million project is Bituminous Paving, Inc. from Ortonville, MN. The project completion date is Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
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Project Contract Amount:
$21.4 Million
Project Contacts:
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