News Stories

DRG News Group: Pierre Region winners of South Dakota Department of Transportation Snowplow Naming Contest meet Buzz Ice Clear

February 16, 2026
The woman who submitted the winning entry for the Pierre Region in the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s annual Snowplow Naming Contest had the opportunity to “meet” the piece of equipment Friday afternoon (Feb. 13, 2026).

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).