S.D. Highway 46 through Wagner
Project Summary:
This project will consist of grading, surfacing, curb & gutter, sidewalk, lighting, signals, sanitary sewer, and water main. Crews will be regrading S.D. Highway 46 through Wagner with a three-lane section east of Washington Avenue and a five-lane section west of Washington Avenue. New lighting and sidewalks will be added through town along with crosswalks with flashing beacons that will improve safety for pedestrians. During the project, the City of Wagner is also installing new sanitary sewer and water main to upgrade their existing systems to ensure future reliability.
Grading
Resurfacing
Lighting and Sidewalks
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Project Updates:
July 22, 2026:
June 15, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Completed Work
The contractor has continued making solid progress on the south side of S.D. Highway 46 from Grant Avenue west to the city limits despite intermittent rainfall. Key accomplishments during this period include:
Completion of paving operations extending west to the fire hall.
Sidewalk installation following completion of roadway improvements, extending to Gus Stop.
July 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026 Anticipated Work
Over the next month, the contractor will continue infrastructure improvements through additional grading and paving operations. Work will progress east to west along the south side of S.D. Highway 46 and is expected to include:
Continued paving operations extending west to the end of the eastbound south side of phase 3.
Completion of sidewalk installation along the south side following roadway improvements.
Ongoing installation of light poles and crosswalk features on the south side of the roadway.
We appreciate the public’s continued patience and cooperation as these improvements move forward to enhance the safety, accessibility, and overall quality of this important transportation corridor.
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June 18, 2026:
May 15, 2026 – June 15, 2026 Completed Work
The contractor has made significant progress on the south side of S.D. Highway 46 from Grant Avenue west to the city limits despite intermittent rainfall and challenges associated with matching existing roadway elevations. Key accomplishments during this period include:
Completion of storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water service installations on the south side of S.D. Highway 46.
Completion of paving operations extending west to High Avenue.
Preparation for sidewalk installation, which will follow roadway improvements.
June 15, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Anticipated Work
During the next month, the contractor will continue infrastructure improvements through additional grading and paving operations. Work will continue from east to west along the south side of S.D. Highway 46 and is expected to include:
Continued paving operations extending west to the fire hall.
Sidewalk installation following completion of roadway improvements.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation appreciates the public's continued patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed to enhance the safety, accessibility and overall quality of this important transportation corridor.