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

 
SDDOT: 
Bridger Kraye
605-940-1879