Press Releases

I-29 Reopened from Sioux Falls to Brookings on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023; I-90 to Remain Closed through Overnight

January 03, 2023
Interstate 29 (northbound and southbound) has been reopened from the I-29/I-90 Interchange in Sioux Falls to Brookings as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Storm System Causes Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 Closures for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

January 03, 2023
Due to accumulating heavy snow and sustained high winds causing blizzard-like conditions and extensive drifting, Interstate 90 has been closed (eastbound and westbound) from Chamberlain (exit 265) to Sioux Falls (Marion Road/exit 395) and Interstate 29 (northbound and southbound) has been closed from the I-29/I-90 Interchange in Sioux Falls to Brookings (exit 132) as of 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Creativity Flourishes in Third Annual SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest

December 29, 2022
The third annual Name the Snowplow Contest began in November, before the snow began to fly in earnest. The contest was created by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) to engage people across the state in winter driving safety awareness.

Interstate 90 Reopened from Mitchell to Sioux Falls - Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022

December 24, 2022
Interstate 90 has been reopened (eastbound and westbound) from Mitchell to Sioux Falls as of 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022.

Interstate 90 Reopening Update for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 (2:30 p.m. MT/ 3:30 p.m. CT)

December 23, 2022
Additional sections of Interstate 90 have been reopened this afternoon, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 as of 2:30 MT / 3:30 CT.