Press Releases

Secondary Highway Closures Planned Across Southeast South Dakota (Jan. 13, 2024 – Release #2)

January 13, 2024
~ No Travel Advisories (NTA) are being issued throughout the southern part of the state. ~ Secondary road closures are planned for the southeast corner of the state.

No Travel Advisories Anticipated Across Southern South Dakota (Jan. 13, 2024)

January 13, 2024
Strong winds, gusting over 40 mph, are causing drifting on roadways and blizzard-like conditions today, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Motorists should be aware that many of the state highways in southcentral and southeastern South Dakota continue to experience substantial drifting and limited visibility.

Illegally Dumped Snow Causes Safety Concerns

January 08, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public and commercial snow removal operators that it is illegal to place or dump excess snow on highway right-of-way, which includes driving surfaces, shoulders, and ditches.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input on Interstate 90 Exit 48 Interchange Modification Study

January 08, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) in conjunction with the Rapid City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), City of Summerset, and Meade County will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. MT to inform area residents and business owners of the proposed interchange modification study at Interstate 90, exit 48 (Stagestop Road).

“Snow Boss” and other Creative Entries Win SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest

December 28, 2023
Four years ago, the annual Name the Snowplow Contest was created by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) to engage people across the state in winter driving safety awareness and preparedness.