S.D. Highway 46 Through Wagner

Project Summary:

Grading, surfacing, curb & gutter, sidewalk, lighting, signals, sanitary sewer, and water main. We will be regrading SD46 through Wagner with a 3 lane section East of Washington Ave. and a 5 lane section West of Washington Ave. New lighting and sidewalks through town along with crosswalks with flashing beacons 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 Timeline:

Spring 2025 - Nov. 2025:
From East Ave SE to the east end of Wagner City Limits

Spring 2026 - Nov. 2026:
Western half of S.D. Highway 46 from Grant Ave SE to the west end of Wagner City Limits

Spring/Summer 2027: Completing the durable pavement markings on S.D. Highway 46 throughout this project

Project Updates:

April 25, 2025 - Press Release: 

On Monday, April 28, 2025, construction work will begin on S.D. Highway 46 through the town of Wagner. Signed detour routes will be provided to guide motorists around the work zone. 

Work on phase one of the project consists of rebuilding the roadway, water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer operations on Highway 46 from East Avenue SE to the east end of the Wagner city limits. This initial work is anticipated to be completed by Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. East Avenue SE to the east end of the Wagner city limits will be placed in a two-way traffic configuration for the duration of phase one construction. 

Motorists should utilize alternate routes to avoid delays. Residents living within the work zone are asked to use caution when driving in the area and to obey all flaggers and construction signs. 

The second phase will begin spring 2026 from Grant Avenue SE to the west end of the Wagner city limits. Permanent striping will occur in 2027 to complete the project. 

The City of Wagner will also be conducting a simultaneous project to install city water and sanitary sewer. 

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