Signals at Crazy Horse Memorial and Oreville Junction to Be Activated in Custer

For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Contact:
Rich Zacher, Custer Area Engineer, 605-673-4948

CUSTER, S.D. – Traffic signals at Crazy Horse Memorial and U.S. Highway 16/S.D. Highway 244 at Oreville Junction, will once again for be activated for the summer tourist season beginning Monday, May 1, 2023.

The signals were installed to ensure acceptable traffic flow during the summer months at these popular locations. The traffic signals are used during the busiest travel months through this area, with both signals to remain in operation until Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

For more information regarding the scheduled change to the signal operations, contact Rich Zacher, Custer Area Engineer at 605-673-4948 or Rich.Zacher@state.sd.us.

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