Press Releases

SDDOT - Political Signage Reminder

September 25, 2022
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs cannot be placed on state highway rights-of-way.

State Railroad Board Seeking STC Grant Applications

September 23, 2022
In preparation for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on the availability of Special Transportation Circumstance (STC) Grant funding, the State Railroad board is soliciting applications for the FY2022 funding allocation.

Construction Moves into Next Phase on U.S. Highway 212 Project in Watertown

September 23, 2022
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says that the contractor, J & J Earthworks, Inc., will switch traffic to begin phase two (part B) on the U.S. Highway 212 construction project, between 14th Street East and 19th Street East on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

Westbound Passing Lane Closure at I-90/I-29 Interchange Planned

September 22, 2022
The Mitchell Region Bridge Crew will be completing repairs on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, to the bridge deck on westbound Interstate 90 at the I-90/I-29 interchange, Exit 396.

Lane Shift Planned for 20th Street Interchange Bridge Project on I-29 through Brookings

September 20, 2022
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says that the construction of the 20th Street Interchange Bridge Structure on Interstate 29 near Brookings is scheduled to move back to the east half of the structure for finish work on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Two-way traffic will be moved on I-29 from two miles north of Exit 127 to just south of Exit 132 to the southbound lanes while finish work is being completed on the east half of the bridge structure.