SDDOT Seeks Public Input for the Chamberlain Area Transportation Plan

For Immediate Release:
Monday, March 3, 2025

Contact:
Katrina Burckhard, Planning Engineer, 605-773-6641

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in conjunction with the City of Chamberlain, will hold a public meeting open house on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (CT). A short presentation will be given at 5:30 p.m. (CT). The public meeting open house will be held at the Chamberlain Area Community Center Gym located at 112 N. Main Street in Chamberlain. The purpose of the meeting is to inform area residents of the proposed development of the City of Chamberlain Area Transportation Plan and to present the redesign of U.S. Highway 50 from Courtland Street to the railroad, and Interstate 90 from River Street to Courtland Street.

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 City of Chamberlain, consultants for each project, and SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the three projects, and receive community input. Information will be available on the acquisition of right-of-way and relocation assistance. The opportunity to provide written comments will be available at the public meeting.

Area residents, business owners, and daily commuters are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting open house. For those who cannot attend the public meeting, or desire additional information on the overall study, information is available online at https://www.ChamberlainMoves.com. Written comments can also be submitted through the website. Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, March 27, 2025.

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 more information about this public meeting, contact Katrina Burckhard, Planning Engineer, at 605-773-6641 or Katrina.burckhard@state.sd.us. 

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