SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer

[SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer @PierreAreaEng]

The disabled vehicle on the Missouri River Bridge between Fort Pierre and Pierre has been cleared. Traffic flow is back to normal.

[SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer @PierreAreaEng]

A disabled vehicle near the west end of the Missouri River bridge between Fort Pierre and Pierre has blocked traffic flow. Commuters should utilize an alternative route until the situation is cleared.

[SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer @PierreAreaEng]

Note the pink oval of potential ice Saturday morning...Be alert for black ice and turn off your cruise control. Check https://t.co/3ClPz3DP6y for the latest road conditions.

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

SLAM DUNK
DON'T DRIVE DRUNK

#SDDOT #SD511 #ThinkThursday

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

Attention college students! If you're looking for a rewarding career, the SDDOT offers a variety of job opportunities that span a wide array of education and experience levels. You're sure to find a career that fits what you're looking for at the SDDOT.

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[SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer @PierreAreaEng]

Remember to check https://t.co/3ClPz3DP6y for the latest road conditions.

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

◼️ OPENED: I-90 (eastbound and westbound) is open from Rapid City to Murdo.

◼️ PLANNED: I-90 (eastbound and westbound) from Murdo to Mitchell will reopen at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022.

Read the full update at: https://t.co/VtWew9cluA

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[SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer @PierreAreaEng]

Multiple motorists have become stranded on US14/34, and US83 west and south of Pierre/Ft Pierre. Visibility is near zero w/extreme winds and dangerous cold. Please do not travel unless you absolutely have to.

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

Wind speed continues to increase throughout the day on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, causing snow squalls and blizzard like conditions across much of South Dakota.

No Travel Advisories are being added across the state. For the latest, please visit htttps://sd511.org or dial 511.

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

SDDOT provides Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 closure and reopening updates.

Read the full update on the reopening and additional expected closures at: https://t.co/5AGpzn9KKO

https://t.co/jAj5PbAmq4

#SDDOT #SD511

[South Dakota Department of Public Safety @SDPublicSafety]

With a major snowstorm expected this week, it is not TOO early to put a winter safety kit in your vehicle. Randy Hartmann of the @SDPublicSafety's Office of Emergency Management explains what should be in your safety kit before you travel this winter. #keepSDsafe

[SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer @PierreAreaEng]

Very tough driving conditions. We have encountered many in the ditches or blocking lanes forcing dangerous situations for emergency services, HP, County officials, and DOT. Please do not drive unless you absolutely have to. https://t.co/3ClPz3EmW6 for latest road conditions.

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

Did you think this storm was over for us?

The final part of this storm will feature re-developing snow and stronger winds moving in by Thursday as the large storm begins to move northeast.

This final phase of the storm will give most in the Tri-State region snow accumulations.

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

When working year-round to construct a new bridge in South Dakota, crews take advantage of all warm temperatures and nice weather that they can.

You can read about recent work on the new bridge in the 49th issue of the #PierreFortPierreBridge newsletter.

https://t.co/JlOgRWVxsU

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

Traveling Interstate 90 this holiday weekend?

The Vivian/Presho eastbound is tentatively scheduled to be reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at 3 p.m.

Stop by on your way to or from Thanksgiving festivities and check out this new and improved rest area!

#SDDOT #SD511

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

Now is a great time to submit a name for our 3rd Annual Name the Snowplow Contest!

Submit your snowplow names at: https://t.co/rrT8UYjgdD

Last year students at Highmore-Harrold Elementary School were winners with their plow named Snow Mater!

#SDDOT #SD511

[SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer @PierreAreaEng]

For your morning commute take some extra time as black ice & slippery conditions encountered in the Hayes/Pierre/Gettysburg area. Snow fighters are out. https://t.co/3ClPz3mdHY for latest road conditions.

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

Looking for a rewarding way to make extra income over the winter months? Become a Winter Seasonal Snowplow Operator for the SDDOT.

For more information on this exciting opportunity at multiple locations across the state, please visit: https://t.co/CtRDCho29f

#SDDOT #SD511

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

Josh Bench-Bresher, Asset Management Engineer, recently celebrated 20 years of service with the SDDOT. Thank you Josh, for your continued hard work and dedication to the department and the citizens of South Dakota.

#SDDOT #SD511

[SDDOT @SouthDakotaDOT]

You can read more about recent work on construction of the new Pierre/Fort Pierre Bridge; also view project photos in the 46th issue of the #PierreFortPierreBridge newsletter.

View all newsletters at:
https://t.co/JlOgRWVxsU

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