Interstate 29 and 85th Street Interchange in Sioux Falls

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Project Summary:

The project includes construction of a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), structure development work, grading, concrete surfacing, curb and gutter, storm sewer, lighting, signals, permanent signing, and pavement marking.

Travel Impacts: Traffic will be maintained with two lanes open in each direction on I-29 during peak travel hours. Peak hours are defined as 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Business Access: Access will be maintained at 85th Street and Sundowner Avenue and Tall Grass Avenue.



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Project Updates:

July 15, 2026:

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the southbound lanes of Interstate 229 will be closed from 12–3 a.m. at mile marker 0, the south end of I-229, in Sioux Falls to move a crane. 

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July 10, 2026:

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the southbound lanes of Interstate 229 will be closed during the overnight from 12–3 a.m. in Sioux Falls at mile marker 0.

Southbound I-229 traffic will be directed to northbound Interstate 29 exit 77 (41st Street) then to southbound I-29. Drivers should follow posted signs and arrows through the work area.

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June 30, 2026:

Anticipated Work in July 2026:

  • The contractor will continue grading 85th Street east and west of Interstate 29.

  • The contractor will drive piling for the south footing of Bent No. 2 at the 85th Street and Interstate 29 interchange.

  • The contractor will form, install reinforcing steel and place concrete for the center and north footings of Bent No. 2 at the 85th Street and Interstate 29 interchange.


View 85th Street updates on the City of Sioux Falls website: I-29 & 85th Street Interchange - City of Sioux Falls

Project Photos:


I29 & 85th Street Illustrations

85th & I-29 Interchange Overhead View Rendering

Schedule:

  • Nov. 2025 - Nov. 2027
    The contractor will establish a timeline in the spring of 2026

Location:

  • I-29 and 85th Street Interchange in Sioux Falls

Benefits:

  • Structure Development Work

  • Surfacing 

  • Grading

  • Lighting and Signals

  • Pavement Marking

Estimated Cost:

  • $54 Million

Contractor:

  • T&R Contracting - Sioux Falls, S.D

PCN: 06JQ & 07D0
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