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Sioux Falls diverging diamond officially complete - Keloland 07/02/2024

July 08, 2024
The 41st St. diverging diamond in Sioux Falls is officially complete. After two and a half years of construction, drivers can finally use the new diverging diamond at the intersection of I-29 and 41st St. “I would also like to thank the daily commuters that likely found a new route to work,” city of Sioux Falls director of public works Mark Cotter said.Watch and Read the full story here

New 41st Street diverging diamond interchange inaugurated - Dakota News Now 07/03/2024

July 08, 2024
On Tuesday, officials celebrated the completion of the diverging diamond interchange at 41st Street and I-29. Members from all levels of government applauded the project that was more than a decade in the making. After 2.5 years of construction, drivers in Sioux Falls are experiencing the diverging diamond interchange firsthand. “A lot of design, a lot of planning, a lot of effort went into this interchange, and now that it is all said and done, we can all celebrate that,” said Joel Jundt, SDDOT...

FAA Issues $187M in Airport Infrastructure Grants - AAHSTO Journal 06/07/2024

June 11, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration recently awarded $187 million worth of grants to 90 infrastructure projects at 90 airports across 34 states. The projects are funded via the Airport Infrastructure Grants or AIG program to support improvements such as terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, and runway safety enhancements. “These grants not only invest in the physical infrastructure of our airports, but also in strengthening safety and improving efficiency for travelers, and help the econ...

Tech school students get ‘Build Dakota’ full-ride scholarships - Keloland 06/07/2024

June 11, 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s no secret that South Dakota needs workers. More than a hundred and fifty young people who will fill some positions got good news today. They officially received scholarships to Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls. The Hub Auditorium at Southeast Tech was packed with 167 new students who signed on the dotted line. By committing to a field of study through the Build Dakota Scholarship fund, they are getting a free education. Read or watch the full story here

Millions learn road conditions through SD511 - Keloland 05/10/2024

May 10, 2024
Drivers in South Dakota are bound to run into bad weather or road construction at some point and when there are questions, they’ve been able to use the South Dakota 511 system. A South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) system has informed motorists about those conditions for 28 years. It was first called #SAFE when it started in 1996. In 2001, the state started the SD511 system or SDDOT511 when the nationwide 511 system started. “We were really driven by this…we knew that we have adverse...