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Roundabouts, Diverging Diamonds & Speed Limits for Drivers - Keloland 7/26/2024

July 26, 2024
Roundabouts are all over Europe. Now, we are seeing more of them in KELOLAND. The simple rule is that drivers yield to the vehicles already in the roundabout, and they allow drivers to keep moving through the intersection. Traffic engineers say they reduce severe crashes by 80 percent. The newest addition to traffic management in KELOLAND is the diverging diamond. Lacrosse Street in Rapid City was the first. The 41st Street diverging diamond in Sioux Falls was the second, and the state has more...

2024 Dakotas Transportation Annual - 07/24/024

July 24, 2024
The 2024 Dakotas Transportation Annual contains up-to-date information about some of South Dakota's ongoing infrastructure projects. The publication contains a wealth of resources and information available to its readers.  REad the FUll Publication Here

Complete Concrete Overcomes Complications to Bring New Life to Aging Infrastructure in Hot Springs, South Dakota - Western Builder Magazine July 2024

July 08, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is nearing the conclusion of the Hot Springs Urban Reconstruction project in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Located in the southwestern part of the state, the town has a population of approximately 3,500. Despite having a small population, Hot Springs is a popular tourist destination due to the springs and its proximity to other attractions like the Black Hills.Read the full article here

Construction crews working to improve technical roadways - Dakota News Now 07/05/2024

July 08, 2024
Summer tourism and traffic can be a lifeline for some communities, which is why a landslide cutting off Teton Pass Highway in Wyoming to begin the summer season caused concern and logistical issues. A temporary fix prevented some commuters from continuing to add roughly 90 miles to their commutes, but the delicate project is far from over. “Our plan is starting to take shape. There’s still a lot of moving parts on that plan, but what we want to do is get traffic back on the original alignment, r...

Sioux Falls diverging diamond officially complete - Keloland 07/02/2024

July 08, 2024
The 41st St. diverging diamond in Sioux Falls is officially complete. After two and a half years of construction, drivers can finally use the new diverging diamond at the intersection of I-29 and 41st St. “I would also like to thank the daily commuters that likely found a new route to work,” city of Sioux Falls director of public works Mark Cotter said.Watch and Read the full story here