Bridge Over Interstate 229 - Structure work North of 26th Street

Project Summary:
This project includes bridge rehab work on multiple bridges, the bridges included in the project are:
- Big Sioux River Bridge
- BNSF Railroad Bridge
- Bridge over Interstate 229 (26th Street). Including an epoxy deck seal.
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Project Timeline:
June 2024 - Spring 2025
Project Updates:
July 10, 2025:
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Interstate 229 exit 78 (26th Street) southbound off-ramp will be temporarily closing from 2 p.m. through 4 p.m. in Sioux Falls.
The temporary off-ramp closure is needed to allow for a traffic switch from the westernmost southbound lanes of I-229 to the easternmost lanes. Once the traffic switch has been completed, traffic to the off-ramp will be restored.
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June 25, 2025:
Anticipated work June 15, 2025 – July 15, 2025: The contractor plans to complete the polymer chip seals in the eastbound lanes on the 26th Street bridge over Interstate 229, and the southbound I-229 bridge over the Big Sioux River.
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Project Contract Amount:
$1.9 Million
Project Contacts:
Contractor:BX Civil & Construction
605-428-5483
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Becker-Hansen Building
700 E. Broadway Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Modern Logic