Closure Scheduled for Railroad Bridge Repair on S.D. Highway 271 Northeast of Java
For Immediate Release:
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025
Contact:
John Villbrandt, Mobridge Area Engineer, 605-961-4930
JAVA, S.D. – On Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, S.D. Highway 271 northeast of Java will be closed while Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad repairs the railroad bridge over the highway. Weather dependent, the work is expected to take 10 days to complete.
During the closure, a signed detour will direct traffic from Highway 271 onto Walworth County roads 314th Avenue and 129th Street.
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