Press Releases

2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Vehicle Count – Through Day Three

August 04, 2025
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will provide daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally which runs from Aug. 1-10, 2025.

Bridge Resurfacing Work to Begin on Interstate 90 East of Wall

August 04, 2025
Beginning on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, crews will begin work to resurface the bridges over Dillon Pass Road (exit 116) located seven miles east of Wall on Interstate 90.

Closure Scheduled at Intersection of Southland Lane and 12 Street South in Brookings

July 31, 2025
On Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, the final phase of construction will begin on a shared use path along 12th Street South between 22nd Avenue South and 17th Avenue South in Brookings.

Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures Scheduled on Interstate 90 at Hartford (Exit 387)

July 29, 2025
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 at Hartford (exit 387) will be temporarily closed to allow crews to set bridge girders.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed U.S. Highway 81 Reconstruction Project Near Madison

July 24, 2025
he South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to inform area residents of the proposed U.S. Highway 81 reconstruction project, extending from the S.D. Highway 34 junction to north of 9th Street NW in Madison.