SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Sidewalk and ADA Improvement Project in Lemmon

For Immediate Release: 
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Contact:
John Matthesen, Belle Fourche Area Engineer, 605-892-2872

LEMMON, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (MT) to inform area residents of the proposed sidewalk and ADA improvement project in Lemmon. The public meeting open house will be held at the Beeler Community Center located at 203 Main Ave. in Lemmon. A short presentation will be shared at 5:30 p.m. 

The public meeting will be informal allowing for one-on-one discussions with design staff. Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the project, and receive community input. Information will be available on the acquisition of right-of-way and relocation assistance. 

The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and gather public input. Area residents, business owners, and daily commuters are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting open house. This project is being developed in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact the SDDOT ADA Coordinator (605-773-3540) two business days prior to the meeting in order to ensure accommodations are available. For any in-person meeting, notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that the meeting is being held in a physically accessible location.

For those who cannot attend the public meeting, or desire additional information on the proposed sidewalk and ADA improvement project, information is available on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/projects/public-meetings#listItemLink_2075. The website also allows for online written comments to be submitted. Written comments on the public meeting will be accepted until Thursday, July 17, 2025.

For more information, contact Adam Krogman, Avid4 Engineering at 605-343-3311 or adamkrogman@avid4eng.com or John Matthesen, Belle Fourche Area Engineer at 605-892-2872 or john.matthesen@state.sd.gov.

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