Press Releases

South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor Committee Accepting 2024 Nominations

April 15, 2024
The Transportation Hall of Honor Committee is accepting nominations for review and consideration for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor. The purpose of the Transportation Hall of Honor is to recognize individuals who have made a lasting, valuable, and/or unique contribution to South Dakota’s air, highway, public transit, or rail transportation system.

Work Scheduled to Begin on U.S. Highway 12 Project in Corson County

April 15, 2024
Beginning Monday, April 22, 2024, work is scheduled to begin on U.S. Highway 12 in Corson County between Morristown and Watauga.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input on the Tripp County Master Transportation Plan

April 15, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in coordination with Tripp County, will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. to inform residents and business owners about the county’s first master transportation plan.

Temporary Closure Scheduled for S.D. Highway 19 Near Humboldt Exit

April 12, 2024
(UPDATE: Due to forecasted rains, this temporary closure is rescheduled to Thursday, April 18, 2024.) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, bridge work is scheduled to begin on Interstate 90 near Humboldt, exit 379. This bridge work will result in a temporary closure of S.D. Highway 19 underneath I-90 as contractors remove the existing structure. The Highway 19 closure is scheduled for 8 a.m.

National Work Zone Awareness Week - April 15-19, 2024

April 11, 2024
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual awareness campaign held at the start of construction season to remind drivers to be attentive through work zones during the busy summer travel months. The official theme for NWZAW 2024, is “Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.”