U.S. Highway 81 - North of Yankton
Project Summary:
This project consists of extending a four-lane divided highway north of Yankton on U.S. Highway 81.
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Project Timeline:
Nov. 2023 - Fall of 2025
*Timeline includes paving project summer of 2025
Project Updates:
Sept. 18, 2025:
Aug. 15 – Sept. 15, 2025, Completed Work:
Concrete paving on the northbound lanes has been completed. All transverse and longitudinal joints are being sawed and sealed.
Anticipated Work Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2025:
Joint sealing will be completed, and gravel shoulders will be shaped for asphalt paving. Asphalt paving is scheduled to begin the first week of October.
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Project Contract Amount:
$16.7 Million - Phase One
$11.2 Million - Phase Two - Paving
Project Contacts:
Contractor:
Phase One: Loiseau Construction, Flandreau, S.D.
Luke Groos, Project Superintendent
612-704-9340
Phase Two: Michels Road and Stone, Inc. Brownsville W.I.
SDDOT Project Engineer:
Sam Caba 605-668-2929
Yankton Area Office:
605-668-2927
