City of Mitchell - S.D. Highway 37 - From Main Street to National Guard Road
Project Summary:
The project will be regraded with new concrete and asphalt surfacing. The bridge over the Lake Mitchell Spillway will be removed and reconstructed. There will also be a shared-use path constructed to create a safer way for pedestrians and bicyclists to access Lake Mitchell and Kibbee Park.
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Project Timeline:
Beginning in early April 2024, the portion of the project from 1000 feet south of the Lake Mitchell Spillway Bridge to National Guard Road will be constructed. This work is tentatively scheduled to be completed by Nov. 15, 2024.
In 2025, the south portion of the project will be constructed. This is tentatively scheduled between March 31, 2025, and Nov. 14, 2025.
Project Updates:
April 24, 2024 - Press Release: Beginning on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, traffic on S.D. Highway 37 will shift to a two-way traffic pattern in the southbound lanes in Mitchell. The traffic pattern change will be in effect from the south side of the Lake Mitchell Spillway, in front of the Water Treatment Plant, to just north of National Guard Road. This traffic pattern switch will allow crews to begin the reconstruction of the northbound lanes on Highway 37.
A 12-foot width restriction will be in place. Drivers are asked to be aware of construction workers and equipment throughout the work zone. Motorists should expect congestion, slower speeds, and turning traffic during the lane closures. Motorists should be prepared for delays through the work zone.
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April 10, 2024:
Completed Work: Southbound traffic was reduced to one lane. Runge, subcontractor of Michels Road & Stone Inc., began work removing and rebuilding the southbound shoulder to support the upcoming shift to two-way traffic on southbound Highway 37.
Anticipated work April 15, 2024 – May 15, 2024: Paving of the shoulder and a portion of Rowley Street behind Resurrection Lutheran Church is expected to begin the week of April 15. After traffic will be shifted to two-way traffic in the southbound lanes and work will begin on northbound Highway 37 with emphasis on east bridge construction.
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April 19, 2024 Video Update:
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Project Contract Amount:
$32.3 Million
Project Contacts:
SDDOT:
Anna Rywelski
605-995-8120Contractor:
Michels Road and Stone Inc.
David Kalenga Kasongo