Press Releases

S.D. Highway 244 Closure Scheduled Near Mt. Rushmore

September 29, 2023
On Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, S.D. Highway 244 will be closed to through traffic from Palmer Creek Road to the east for one mile.

Lewis Avenue Scheduled for Closure at Benson Road in Sioux Falls for Concrete Paving

September 28, 2023
Lewis Avenue will be closed at Benson Road beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. The closure will be in place for approximately three weeks for concrete surfacing. Lewis Avenue traffic will be detoured using Benson Road to Potsdam Avenue. Access will be maintained for local businesses.

Traffic Pattern Shift Planned for 41st Street DDI Project in Sioux Falls

September 27, 2023
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, the traffic pattern across the 41st Street bridge will change. Traffic will be shifted from the south side of the bridge to the north.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Visual Impacts Assessment (VIA) for Deadwood Box Study

September 26, 2023
In July 2020, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), the Federal Highway Administration, and the City of Deadwood began a study of the U.S. Highway 14A / U.S. Highway 85 Corridor, referred to as the Deadwood Box. The project partners are hosting a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, located at 150 Sherman St. in Deadwood. The public meeting is scheduled from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with presentations provided at 4:45 p.m. and 5

Asphalt Surfacing Shoulder Project Begins on On Interstate 29 near Elk Point

September 26, 2023
An asphalt surfacing project on Interstate 29 at exit 18 near Elk Point is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.