Huron Area Engineer

Huron Area Engineer

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The SDDOT hosted a public meeting open house on 6/4/26 to share the proposed design for the U.S. Highway 85 reconstruction project from the WY state line to U.S. Highway 14A (Cheyenne Crossing) in Lawrence County.

The written comment period has been extended to Sept. 4, 2026.

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On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, S.D. Highway 38 will be closed to through traffic from 421st Avenue to S.D. Highway 25 east of Mitchell. This Highway 38 closure will be in place for the duration of the reconstruction project through November 2026.
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Be cautious, drivers!

Colonel Casey Collins with the South Dakota Highway Patrol reminds drivers to slow down, stay alert, and watch for crews in work zones as you travel across South Dakota.

#SDDOT #PayAttention #BUPD

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KEEP YOUR EYES
ON THE ROAD

#ThinkThursday #SDDOT #SD511

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On Monday, June 8, 2026, crews will begin a chip seal and fog seal project on several routes in the Pierre area. Weather dependent, the contractor will move from one project to the next in the following scheduled order:

See the areas here: https://t.co/IPjucTOMNY
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🚧 Beyond the Cones
We’re launching a video series, entitled “Beyond the Cones” to keep travelers updated about construction projects across South Dakota this summer.

Watch a video project update on S.D. Highway 50 in Tyndall.

For questions, visit https://t.co/LUJiHsqHD2.

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Beginning on Wednesday June 3, 2026, a chip seal project is scheduled to begin on various shoulder segments of U.S. Highway 16 and U.S. Highway 385 in Custer and Pennington Counties.

For more info, read the full press release: https://t.co/pQLo8B7vV9

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(2/3) Administrative Rule 70:04:06:06 states: Start of mowing - no mowing of the right-of-way may begin in the west river counties of Dewey, Jones, Stanley, Gregory, Lyman, or Tripp before June 15 and east of the Missouri River before July 10.

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(1/3) The SDDOT reminds landowners of mowing regulations for the state right of way.

#SDDOT #ROW

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PLEASE DRIVE
SAFELY

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Students in kindergarten through second grade at the Wolsey-Wessington School recently got a close-up look at the world of highway maintenance during a “Touch a Truck” event provided by the SDDOT Huron Area staff.

📸 Travis Roberts and Cody Ulmer from the #SDDOT

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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Data from the #NHTSA show that nationwide motorcycle fatalities have reached one of their highest levels since at least 1975.

With warmer weather making an appearance, let’s share the road and stay alert for motorcycles!
#DriveSafeSD #SDDOT

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On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, crews will begin a chip seal and fog seal project on several routes in the Sioux Falls Area.

View the full press release: https://t.co/Zh4tnhoFt0

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Construction season is in full swing across South Dakota.

Want to stay ahead of roadwork and traffic changes? Here are three must‑use tools to be in the know about construction projects across the state.

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The SDDOT will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (CT) to inform area residents of a proposed bridge structure replacement project on S.D. Highway 22.

More info online at https://t.co/Ae4k2wKMcc.

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DRIVE SMART TO
ARRIVE ALIVE

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Construction season means work zones with shifting lanes, reduced speeds, and changing traffic patterns designed to protect workers and drivers.

Slow Down. Stay Alert. Keep Workers Safe. Give Crews an “Extra Minute”!

#SDDOT #SD511 #GiveUsAMinute

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FOCUS IS KEY TO
SAFE DRIVING

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In a recent webinar, Colin Karst from BXCC, shared the dangers behind distracted driving. He mentioned the frequency his construction team sees drivers on their phones behind the wheel while driving through a construction zone.

Buckle Up. Phone Down. Every trip. Every time.

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As part of the current reconstruction project, the SDDOT will be adding warning devices and other safety enhancements to reduce the number of over height vehicle hits of the railroad overpass over Euclid Avenue in Pierre.

More info can be found at https://t.co/WVxshuxWt7.