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South Dakota DOT Project Increases Safety Along US 385 in the Black Hills - Western Builder

July 10, 2025
U.S. Highway 385 runs from southern Texas to Deadwood, South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reconstructing a 15-mile section of U.S. 385 outside of Rapid City, South Dakota. This section of U.S. 385 is about 40 miles from the road's terminus and is near Sheridan Lake, a recreational area within the Black Hills National Forest. The project will update the road and make it safer for locals and tourists.

South Dakota’s expanded ‘Move Over’ law takes effect today - DRG News

July 01, 2025
South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law requiring motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights goes into effect Tuesday (July 1, 2025).

Who to look out for when expanded Move Over law takes effect - Dakota News Now

June 23, 2025
South Dakota’s new Move Over law is expanding at the start of the month to enhance safety for more personnel working on highway shoulders. For over twenty years, South Dakotans were told to move over for emergency vehicles, and now, starting in July, this will include all vehicles, adding those with flashing blue, yellow, or amber lights.

Safety reminders during road construction season - Keloland

June 05, 2025
“Most of our construction zones are going to have reduced speed limits, so be aware and slow down as you’re going through those construction zones,” SDDOT Director of Operations Craig Smith said.

SDDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Redfield Highway 212 Traffic Study

April 16, 2025
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will host a public meeting and open house to discuss the findings of a recently completed traffic study on U.S. Highway 212 in Redfield.