South Dakota Department of Transportation

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, a temporary closure is scheduled for S.D. Highway 19 under Interstate 90 near Humboldt. The one-day closure will reopen by the end of the day. The contractor will be completing cleanup work and will demobilize equipment from the site. Detour routes will be in place on S.D. Highways 38 and 42. The overall completion date for this project is Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Find additional project information at https://lnkd.in/g628sh9b. For updates on major traffic changes for this project, subscribe to a free text-in service. To subscribe, simply text "I90Exit379" to 605-566-4041. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. #SDDOT #SD511

Gain a different vantage point of the U.S. Highway 81 project north of Yankton through the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Drones allow viewers to see large-scale projects in a more all-encompassing way! This project is extending the four-lane divided highway north of Yankton to near 303rd Street. Currently, phase three grading is wrapping up and gravel surfacing will be placed on the newly constructed northbound lanes. Engage with this project and stay up-to-date on the latest happenings by viewing the featured projects webpage and sign up for text-in notifications! On the project website, you will find additional project information as well as more drone imagery and videos: https://lnkd.in/g3UwypFM. To subscribe to the free text-in service for MAJOR traffic changes, simply text the keyword “YANKTON81” to 605-566-4041. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. #SDDOT #SD511

The SDDOT is excited to announce the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest! A child’s imagination is always an amazing thing. When you combine aviation, art and that imagination, wonderful things can happen. This contest is for children ages 6 to 17. The top three entries from South Dakota in each age group will be forwarded to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national competition. Let your imagination soar and create a work of art that fits the theme, “Women With Wings.” Grab your favorite pens, paints, or crayons and share your vision with us. All entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, and mailed to the SDDOT's, Office of Air, Rail, and Transit. Find additional contact information at https://dot.sd.gov/. For additional information contact Nancy Hiller at nancy.hiller@state.sd.us #SDDOT #SD511

On Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, work is beginning on a column repair project under the Rapid Creek bridge on S.D. Highway 44 located near Meadowbrook Golf Course. The bike path under the bridge will not be affected by this work and will remain open. Motorists on Jackson Boulevard can expect a lane closure in the westbound direction while this work is completed.     The overall completion date for the project is Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. #SDDOT #SD511

Congratulations to Rodney Schweitzer (right), Lead Highway Maintenance Worker in Redfield, for celebrating 30 years of service with the SDDOT! Thanks Rodney for the important role you play for the safety of the traveling public each and every day! Rodney is pictured receiving his 30-year longevity plaque from Joel Jundt, Secretary of Transportation. #SDDOT #SD511

The SDDOT recruiting team has been busy attending career fairs across the state and beyond! If you're looking for a rewarding career, the SDDOT offers a variety of job opportunities that span a wide array of education and experience levels. Find a career that fits your goals at the SDDOT. Pictured is Rebecca Urban, Road Design Engineer, and Corey Pinkley, Mitchell Region Traffic Engineer, at South Dakota State University and Matt Brey, Watertown Area Engineer, at North Dakota State University. Find current open positions and more information about working for the SDDOT including health benefits and retirement at https://lnkd.in/gsgKU62G. #SDDOT #SD511

The Transportation Commission held their September meeting in Rapid City. The Commission had the opportunity to engage with staff at the SDDOT Snowfighter Roadeo. The Commissioners also toured area projects including the Interstate 190/Anamosa Street project in Rapid City and the U.S. Highway 385 reconstruction project near Pactola Reservoir. Commissioners as pictured at the Roadeo! Left to right (back row): Ronald Rosenboom, Chris Frick, Larry Nelson, Don Roby, Austin Simons, and Secretary of Transportation, Joel Jundt. Left to right (front row): Rick Vallery, Lynn Jensen, and Mike Vehle. #SDDOT #SD511

On Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, work will begin on a column repair project under the Rapid Creek on S.D. Highway 44 located east of Rapid City on Jackson Boulevard approximately one mile southwest of Sheridan Lake Road. Motorists can expect lane closures at times through the work zones. The overall completion date for the project is Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. #SDDOT #SD511

Reminder for Sioux Falls area motorists: A grinding, joint and spall repair, and pavement repair project is currently underway on Interstate 29 from mile markers 84 to 85 and from mile markers 76 to 79. During this project single lane closures are in place throughout the work area. As needed, crews will install double lane closures throughout the project for the safety of workers and motorists. Motorists should be prepared for delays. Drivers are asked to be aware of construction workers, equipment adjacent to the driving lanes, and to slow down through the work zone. Closures are expected to last approximately two weeks on this project. #SDDOT #SD511

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will temporarily close eastbound and westbound lanes on Interstate 90 and divert traffic through the on and off-ramps at Brandon (exit 406). This traffic diversion will be maintained through the overnight until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. This traffic pattern switch is being scheduled to remove forms from the exit bridge. Traffic on S.D. Highway 11 will be maintained during this overnight traffic diversion. Flaggers will be posted to guide Highway 11 traffic as Interstate traffic will have priority through this traffic pattern shift. Depending on the work completed during the first night, motorists should be aware that a second night of traffic diversion is possible. This project includes the reconstruction of exit 406 at Brandon with added lighting, signals, and mainline Interstate work. This project also includes three structure replacements. The interchange will be reconstructed as a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). Westbound I-90 lanes (along with the railroad structure on I-90) will be reconstructed in 2024 and the eastbound lanes in 2025. The interchange itself and new structure over I-90 will be reconstructed between the 2024 and 2025 construction seasons. Find more information about this project on the SDDOT website at https://lnkd.in/ggXCWw6z. For updates on MAJOR traffic changes about this project, subscribe to a free text-in service. To subscribe, simply text "I90Exit406" to 605-566-4041. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. #SDDOT #SD511