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Winner, Eagle Butte among recipients of South Dakota Transportation Commission economic development grants - DRG News 12/20/2024

December 20, 2024
In the past two months (Nov.-Dec.- 2024), the South Dakota Transportation Commission has awarded approximately $4 million in economic development grants for infrastructure improvements to communities across the state.South Dakota Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says the funds are designated to improve roads leading to schools, main business areas, hospitals, grain elevators and other economic areas within a community. He says the grants may cover 80% of the construction costs f...

South Dakota Transportation Commission Awards $4 Million in Economic Development Grants - KXLG 12/19/2024

December 20, 2024
{KXLG – South Dakota} The South Dakota Transportation Commission has awarded approximately $4 million in economic development grants to various communities across the state. These grants aim to improve roads leading to key areas such as schools, main business districts, hospitals, grain elevators, and other economic centers. The grants can cover up to 80 percent of construction costs, with a maximum grant amount of $600,000. Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt stated, "These economic development...

South Dakota DOT announces economic development grant recipients - KDLO Country 12/19/2024

December 20, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded approximately $4 million in economic development grants for infrastructure improvements to communities across the state. The funds are designated to improve roads leading to schools, main business areas, hospitals, grain elevators, and other economic areas within a community. The grants may cover 80 percent of the construction costs up to a maximum of $600,000.   “These economic development grants are a core component o...

South Dakota Transportation Commission Awards Economic Development Grants - KCSR KPBY 12/19/2024

December 20, 2024
The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded approximately $4 million in economic development grants for infrastructure improvements to communities across the state. The funds are designated to improve roads leading to schools, main business areas, hospitals, grain elevators, and other economic areas within a community. The grants may cover 80 percent of the construction costs up to a maximum of $600,000.“These economic development grants are a core component of financial assistance the So...

Counties, tribes can add winter information to SD511 - 12/5/2024 Keloland

December 06, 2024
From interstate closures to snowy state highways, the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s 511 system has all sorts of information for travelers. Now, another tool on SD 511 may come in handy when winter weather hits. “Definitely an exciting feature that we’re rolling out this year on SD 511,” SDDOT Director of Operations Craig Smith said. Counties and tribes can now designate their areas as ‘no travel advised’ or ‘roads closed’ on SD 511. “The more information we have so drivers can make...