S.D. Highway 248 and Interstate 90 Ramps From Murdo to Vivian

Project Summary:

• Detour Surface Maintenance
• CRC Pavement Repair

Project Timeline:

Spring 2025 - Fall 2025

Project Updates:

June 26, 2025- Social Media Update:

As of today, Thursday, June 26, 2025, eastbound traffic on Interstate 90 at exit 212 (Vivian) has been restored and the eastbound on- and off-ramps have returned to their traditional configuration. 

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July 22, 2025: 

June 15, 2025 – July 15, 2025, Completed Work: Work was completed on the eastbound Interstate 90 concrete repair area near the bridge structure at exit 212. The lane closure was removed and traffic movement was restored back to normal.  Prime and Asphalt Concrete Composite placement was completed at the exit 208 and 214 service roads and radius extension areas along with the interstate ramps at Exit 214.  Work began on the PCCP panel repair on SD248 near the weigh station just west of U.S. Highway 83 near the coffee cup. 

Anticipated work July 15, 2025 – Aug. 15, 2025: The contractor plans to complete the flush seal and permanent pavement markings on the exit 208 and 214 service roads along with the ramps at exit 214. The contractor plans to complete the PCCP repair on S.D. Highway 248 near the weigh station. 

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May 1, 2025 - Press Release: 

On Monday, May 5, 2025, repair work is scheduled to begin on eastbound Interstate 90 near exit 212, located west of Vivian. Project work will consist of removal of the existing asphalt and granular base followed by replacement of a new granular base and concrete pavement.

Eastbound traffic on I-90 will be detoured around the repair project by utilizing the eastbound off-ramp and on-ramp at exit 212. Stop signs will be erected for southbound U.S. Highway 83 and northbound S.D. Highway 53 traffic at this location to allow Interstate traffic to continue unimpeded. This repair project is expected to be complete in June 2025.

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On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, work is scheduled to begin on the eastbound and westbound ramps at exit 214 on Interstate 90 east of Vivian. Work will also begin on the crossroad leading to S.D. Highway 248 at this same location. Project work will consist of removal of the existing asphalt and granular base followed by heavy roadway shaping in this area. New base material and asphalt will be placed on the newly finished grade. 

This grading work will create a nearly impassable driving surface. Motorists should be aware that the eastbound and westbound ramps at exit 214 near Vivian and the crossroad to Highway 248 will be closed to traffic for approximately four weeks.

Work is then scheduled to begin at the crossroad leading to Highway 248 at exit 208 on I-90. Project work at this location will consist of removal of the existing base, reshaping the base, and placement of asphalt concrete. The work at exit 208 and the crossroad to Highway 248 will remain open at all times with traffic controlled by flaggers.  

The grading project work is expected to be completed in June of 2025. The prime contractor for this $2.7 million construction project is Bituminous Paving, Inc. of Ortonville, MN.  The overall project completion date is Nov. 7, 2025.

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