News Stories

KELO: Major changes coming to Minnesota Avenue-I-229

February 11, 2026
The I-229 interchange reconstruction project in Sioux Falls continues on to Minnesota Avenue. A temporary road closure caused a snag in traffic Wednesday morning.

DRG Media Group: Informational meeting being held next week for season two of Euclid Avenue Reconstruction Project in Pierre

February 12, 2026
An informational meeting to discuss the second year of reconstruction on Euclid Avenue (S.D. Highway 1889, formerly U.S. Highways 14/83) in Pierre will be held next week (Feb. 19, 2026).

SDDOT Reminders for Upcoming 2026 Spring Load Restrictions

February 12, 2026
Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Development of Brookings Area Transportation Plan

February 10, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in conjunction with the City of Brookings, will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, from 4 – 6 p.m. to discuss and receive public input on the development of the Brookings Area Transportation Plan (BATP).

AASHTO Journal: Latest Two-Minute Update Profiles South Dakota DOT

February 06, 2026
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently released the latest episode in its “State DOT 2-Minute Update” video series; this one focusing on the South Dakota Department of Transportation.