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2026 State Spring Load Limit Restrictions – Press Release #1

Restrictions scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 16-20, 2026 Read More

SDDOT Reminders for Upcoming 2026 Spring Load Restrictions

SDDOT Reminders for Upcoming 2026 Spring Load Restrictions Read More

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Development of Brookings Area Transportation Plan

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in conjunction with the City of Brookings, will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, from 4 – 6 p.m. to discuss and receive public input on the development of the Brookings Area Transportation Plan (BATP). Read More

Temporary Road Closure Scheduled for Minnesota Avenue at Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls

On Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, South Minnesota Avenue at Interstate 229 will be temporarily closed beginning at 9:30 a.m. as contractors install the temporary bridge over Minnesota Avenue. Read More

Agencies Seek Public Comment on Draft Agreement in South Dakota

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public comment on the draft 2026 Section 106 Programmatic Agreement (PA) for the Federal Aid Highway Program in South Dakota. Read More

SDDOT Snowplow Contest Winners . . . Like a Rhinestone Plowboy - Riding out in a Plow on a Snow-Filled “Roadeo”

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is excited to announce another round of outstanding winners in the sixth annual snowplow naming contest. Read More

Yankton County Highways Scheduled for Closure for James River Bridge Replacement Project

Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, Yankton County Highway 587 (Stone Church Road) and County Highway 217 (Northwest Jim River Road) will be closed to through traffic for the replacement of the James River Bridge. Read More

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Updated Move Over Law in South Dakota

South Dakota’s updated Move Over Law became effective as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The updated law now applies to all vehicles occupying the shoulder using amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. Read More

Diverging Diamond Interchange

The LaCrosse Street Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in Rapid City and the 41st Street DDI in Sioux Falls were designed to enhance safety and address future travel needs in high volume intersections within two communities experiencing population growth. The DDI design improves safety by reducing vehicle conflict points. Read More