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Bikers Ride with Caution Through Highway 385 During Construction - KOTA 7/26/2024

July 26, 2024
The Department of Transportation says prior to the rally, they will be taking extra precautions for travelers. “There will be things that we will have in place. There will be about a mile and a half of gravel, and we’re gonna treat that with a magnesium chloride which will hold down the dust, it will hold the gravel together a little bit better. So there are some precautions on that type of surface,” Region Operations Engineer Tom Horan said. WATCH THE FULL STORY HERE

Roundabouts, Diverging Diamonds & Speed Limits for Drivers - Keloland 7/26/2024

July 26, 2024
Roundabouts are all over Europe. Now, we are seeing more of them in KELOLAND. The simple rule is that drivers yield to the vehicles already in the roundabout, and they allow drivers to keep moving through the intersection. Traffic engineers say they reduce severe crashes by 80 percent. The newest addition to traffic management in KELOLAND is the diverging diamond. Lacrosse Street in Rapid City was the first. The 41st Street diverging diamond in Sioux Falls was the second, and the state has more...

2024 Dakotas Transportation Annual - 07/24/024

July 24, 2024
The 2024 Dakotas Transportation Annual contains up-to-date information about some of South Dakota's ongoing infrastructure projects. The publication contains a wealth of resources and information available to its readers.  REad the FUll Publication Here

Complete Concrete Overcomes Complications to Bring New Life to Aging Infrastructure in Hot Springs, South Dakota - Western Builder Magazine July 2024

July 08, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is nearing the conclusion of the Hot Springs Urban Reconstruction project in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Located in the southwestern part of the state, the town has a population of approximately 3,500. Despite having a small population, Hot Springs is a popular tourist destination due to the springs and its proximity to other attractions like the Black Hills.Read the full article here

Construction crews working to improve technical roadways - Dakota News Now 07/05/2024

July 08, 2024
Summer tourism and traffic can be a lifeline for some communities, which is why a landslide cutting off Teton Pass Highway in Wyoming to begin the summer season caused concern and logistical issues. A temporary fix prevented some commuters from continuing to add roughly 90 miles to their commutes, but the delicate project is far from over. “Our plan is starting to take shape. There’s still a lot of moving parts on that plan, but what we want to do is get traffic back on the original alignment, r...