City of Mitchell - S.D. Highway 37 - From Main Street to National Guard Road

Project Summary:

The project will be regraded with new concrete and asphalt surfacing. The bridge over the Lake Mitchell Spillway will be removed and reconstructed. There will also be a shared-use path constructed to create a safer way for pedestrians and bicyclists to access Lake Mitchell and Kibbee Park.

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Project Timeline:

Beginning in early April 2024, the portion of the project from 1000 feet south of the Lake Mitchell Spillway Bridge to National Guard Road will be constructed. This work is tentatively scheduled to be completed by Nov. 15, 2024.

In 2025, the south portion of the project will be constructed. This is tentatively scheduled between March 31, 2025, and Nov. 14, 2025.

Project Updates:

Aug. 21, 2025:

On Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, two-way traffic is scheduled to be shifted into the newly reconstructed southbound lanes of S.D. Highway 37 north of Mitchell. The traffic switch is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Once the traffic switch is completed, the northbound lanes of Highway 37 will be closed to all traffic.

Motorists should be prepared for delays and a 12-foot width restriction through this area. Drivers are asked to be aware of construction workers and equipment and to slow down through the work zone.

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Aug. 15, 2025:

July 15, 2025 – Aug. 15, 2025, Completed Work: Southbound lanes and shared use path are completed.

Anticipated work Aug. 15, 2025 – Sept. 15, 2025: Traffic will be switched to the southbound lanes and work will begin on the northbound lanes.