Press Releases

Illegally Dumped Snow Causes Safety Concerns

January 08, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public and commercial snow removal operators that it is illegal to place or dump excess snow on highway right-of-way, which includes driving surfaces, shoulders, and ditches.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input on Interstate 90 Exit 48 Interchange Modification Study

January 08, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) in conjunction with the Rapid City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), City of Summerset, and Meade County will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. MT to inform area residents and business owners of the proposed interchange modification study at Interstate 90, exit 48 (Stagestop Road).

“Snow Boss” and other Creative Entries Win SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest

December 28, 2023
Four years ago, the annual Name the Snowplow Contest was created by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) to engage people across the state in winter driving safety awareness and preparedness.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for S.D. Highway 63 Construction Project North of Eagle Butte

December 27, 2023
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. MT to inform area residents and business owners of the proposed grading and interim surfacing project on S.D. Highway 63 from the west junction of U.S. Highway 20 to the south for 13 miles.

Interstate 90 Reopened from Mitchell to Rapid City

December 26, 2023
Eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 90 from Mitchell to Rapid City reopened at 10 a.m. CT/9 a.m. MT on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. No Travel Advisories remain in place on some highways across the state.