S.D. Highway 34 near Howes and S.D. Highway 73 South of Faith

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Project Summary:

The road surface will be replaced to provide a smoother ride. Crews will repair areas affected by fault heaves. Shoulders will be widened and paved to improve safety. Pipes will be rehabilitated to prevent future failures and improve drainage.

Project Updates:

July 24, 2026:

Anticipated Work in Aug. 2026: Rumble strips will be ground into the shoulders and centerline on both routes. Flush seal will be applied to seal the asphalt surface. Sidewalk sections will be poured in Faith, and luminaires will be reinstalled on the new footings. Pavement markings will be applied to the new asphalt.

Completed Work in July 2026: Mainline asphalt paving operations were completed. Shoulders were pulled up over the asphalt edge for safety. Four luminaires in Faith were removed for relocation behind the sidewalk; they were previously located within the sidewalk. Sidewalk panels were removed, and new luminaire footings were poured.

Project Photos:

Schedule:

  • May 6, 2026 - Oct. 30, 2026

Location:

  • S.D. Highway 34 from Ziebach County line, 19 miles west.

  • S.D. Highway 73 from Faith, 14 miles south.

Benefits:

  • Resurfacing

  • Repair fault heaves

  • Widen road shoulders

  • Pipe Rehabilitation  

Estimated Cost:

  • $11.8 Million

Contractor:

  • Anderson Western, Inc

PCN: 079F & 06PH

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