S.D. Highway 46 through Wagner
Project Summary:
This project will consist of grading, surfacing, curb & gutter, sidewalk, lighting, signals, sanitary sewer, and water main. Crews will be regrading S.D. Highway 46 through Wagner with a three-lane section east of Washington Avenue and a five-lane section west of Washington Avenue. New lighting and sidewalks will be added through town along with crosswalks with flashing beacons that will improve safety for pedestrians. During the project, the City of Wagner is also installing new sanitary sewer and water main to upgrade their existing systems to ensure future reliability.
Grading
Resurfacing
Lighting and Sidewalks
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Project Updates:
March 18, 2026 - Press Release:
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, construction work is scheduled to resume on S.D. Highway 46 through the town of Wagner. Work on phase two of the project includes rebuilding the roadway and storm sewer from Grant Avenue SE to the west end of the Wagner City limits. The City of Wagner will be conducting a simultaneous project to install city water and sanitary sewer. Permanent striping on the project is scheduled for 2027.
Motorists should follow the posted signage. During construction, traffic will utilize Highway 46 with lane closures in place as needed. Residents living within the work zone are asked to use caution when driving in the area and to obey all flaggers and construction signs. Alternate routes should be utilized, if possible, to avoid delays.
The prime contractor for this $21 million project is A & R Construction of Plainview, NE. The completion date for the second phase of this multi-year project is Friday, Nov. 20, 2026. The overall project completion date is June 2027.