Press Releases

Signal Upgrade Planned at Intersection of U.S. Highway 85 and S.D. Highway 34 in Belle Fourche

October 23, 2024
On Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, a signal upgrade is scheduled at the intersection of U.S. Highway 85 and S.D. Highway 34 in Belle Fourche.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Lawrence County Master Transportation Plan

October 23, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in conjunction with Lawrence County and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will hold a public meeting open house to discuss and receive public input into the development of the Lawrence County Master Transportation Plan (MTP).

Pre-construction Work Scheduled to Begin on U.S. Highway 385 between Pactola Dam and Sheridan Lake

October 23, 2024
On Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, work is scheduled to begin to clear trees along U.S. Highway 385 from the south side of Pactola Dam to the south end of Sheridan Lake, near Calumet Road.

SDDOT Receives Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) Grant Program Funds for Statewide Rail Projects

October 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) approximately $54 million in funding through the Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) Grant Program.

Bridge Hit Repair Projects Scheduled on Interstate 90 at Exit 32 and Exit 57

October 18, 2024
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, work will begin to repair a bridge that was hit by an over height load on Interstate 90 over Junction Avenue at exit 32 (Sturgis).