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Snowfighter ‘Roadeo’ competition prepares DOT plow drivers for winter - Dakota News Now 10/2/2024

October 03, 2024
A special kind of rodeo has been taking place throughout the state. It’s now October in South Dakota. In a typical year, we know that it’s not out of the realm of reason to expect snow. “Winter is not too far away, unfortunately,” said DOT Director of Operations Craig Smith. For more than 25 years, the orange cones get set up around this time of year and the snow plows are brought out for an event that is one-third competition, one-third education and one-third reunion for snow plow drivers stat...

Complete Concrete Overcomes Complications to Bring New Life to Aging Infrastructure in Hot Springs, South Dakota - Western Builder 9/26/2024

September 30, 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

South Dakota DOT Earns RAISE Discretionary Grant for Reconstruction Project on US Highway 18 - Western Builder 9/20/2024

September 23, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has received a $25 million RAISE discretionary grant dedicated to a reconstruction project on U.S. Highway 18 in Bennett County. “Being awarded a RAISE discretionary grant helps to build and repair infrastructure to benefit South Dakotans for future generations to come,” said Joel Jundt, Secretary of Transportation. “Our Bennett County reconstruction project was identified as a strong proposal in this highly competitive funding cycle with fo...

SDDOT seeks public input in survey mailed to residents statewide - Dakota News Now 8/29/2024

August 30, 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for input in order to improve public transportation. The Department sent out a survey to residents around the state. You can scan the QR code on the survey or you can go here and fill in the password provided. It should take only a few minutes to complete, and your responses will be used to plan projects going forward. The Department of Transportation is partnering with WBA Research out of Maryland to ...

SFPD: No crash reports from 41st Street diverging diamond - KELOLAND 8/7/2024

August 30, 2024
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The diverging diamond on 41st Street is over a month old and the learning curve hasn’t resulted in any reported crashes, according to officals. The diverging diamond sought to eliminate the need for left-hand turning movements and to make it where you don’t have to cross through traffic any more. If officially completed at a ribbon cutting July 2. Drivers have been using the new diverging diamond at the intersection of Interstate 29 and 41st Street for over a month now....