The SDDOT anticipates the current Interstate closure to remain in place through Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, and into Friday, Dec. 23, 2022.
This video was taken by a passenger in a SDDOT vehicle, east of Rapid City.
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Due to the continued impact of the strong winter storm system moving through the state, closures on Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 remain in place on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Read the full update at: .
The SDDOT asks that motorists please avoid travel.
I-90 REOPENING UPDATE:
◼️ I-90 (westbound ONLY) from Wall to Rapid City has been reopened.
I-29 REOPENING UPDATES:
◼️ I-29 (northbound and southbound) from Sioux Falls to Watertown has been reopened
Full update:
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The SDDOT says Interstate 90 has been FULLY REOPENED across the state!!
Read the full update on the reopening at:
For the latest on road and weather conditions, please visit or dial 511.
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As warmer temperatures head our way, we want to take a moment to say yet another THANK YOU to the snowplow operators, maintenance teams, law enforcement, and first responders who have worked tirelessly for weeks!
📸: Luke Neville, Philip Lead Highway Maintenance Worker
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Interstate 90 has been closed from Chamberlain (exit 265) to Sioux Falls (Marion Road/exit 395) and Interstate 29 has been closed from the I-29/I-90 Interchange in Sioux Falls to Brookings (exit 132) as of 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Full update:
Due to freezing rain, heavy snow, and high winds, Interstate 90 will be closed both eastbound and westbound from Chamberlain (exit 265) to Rapid City (exit 67) beginning at 9 a.m. (MT)/10 a.m. (CT) on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.
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The current closure on I-90 will be extended to Sioux Falls at 5 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
In addition to blizzard-like conditions, many stuck and stranded vehicles are blocking lanes of traffic. Officials will continually assess when I-90 can be reopened safely.
A closure on Interstate 90 (both eastbound and westbound) is planned from Rapid City (Box Elder exit 67) to Chamberlain beginning at 6 p.m. (MT) / 7 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, due to blizzard-like conditions.
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Giving a shout out to all the SDDOT employees working long hours to set up traffic control, flagging & doing whatever is needed to keep drivers safe, even while dealing with their own flooding issues. You are appreciated!
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All sections of Interstate 90 are reopened to traffic throughout the state as of 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Due to heavy drifting, Interstate 29 remains closed from Watertown to the North Dakota state line. Pictured is I-29 near Sisseton.
SDDOT crews are working diligently to build a berm across both lanes of I-29 at exit 4. That protective structure will connect with an existing levee on the east side of North Sioux City.
I-29 detour maps are available on or .
I-29 (both northbound and southbound) will be closed from Sioux Falls (I-29/I-90 interchange) to the North Dakota state line at 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
Motorists should NOT use secondary roads to avoid Interstate closures.
Full update:
As work continues across the state to clean up from the recent storm system, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the snowplow operators, maintenance teams, law enforcement, first responders (and all those behind the scenes) who have worked tirelessly for days!
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Today is officially Employee Recognition Day across the state of South Dakota.
The guys and gals in the big yellow trucks provide an invaluable service to their communities and we are so thankful for the work all of our snowplow operators do.
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The S.D. Depart. of Veterans Affairs hosted a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor Army Private Richard Bertram on Aug. 14, at the Colome Am. Legion.
The bridge on U.S. Hwy 183, spanning the Keya Paha River, was dedicated to PVT Bertram, who was killed in Japan in 1945.
I-90 (eastbound & westbound) is closed from Rapid City to Sioux Falls as of 5 p.m. (CT) on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022. I-29 will close from Sioux Falls to the North Dakota border at 6 p.m. Avoid travel due to extremely serious weather conditions. or dial 511
Recently, Beau Walker, Highway Maintenance Worker (HMW) from Kadoka, found a tote on S.D. Highway 63 that was full of expensive DeWalt tools. Beau remembered seeing a Facebook post regarding lost tools and found the rightful owner, and made arrangements to return the lost tools!
I-90 will be closed from Mitchell to Vivian at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and seek hotel accommodations at Murdo or Pierre. Limited truck parking is available in Vivian.
For more info and additional closures:
The following Interstate closures are planned for Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023:
• I-29 from the North Dakota state line to Brookings at 8 p.m.
• I-29 from Brookings (exit 132) to Sioux Falls (exit 84) at 10 p.m.
• I-90 from Sioux Falls (exit 395) to Mitchell (exit 332) at 10 p.m.
Interstate 29 is expected to remain closed overnight on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, due to high winds, low visibility, and drifting snow.
Several secondary routes are currently blocked or impassable due to widespread snow drifts.
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Interstate 29 (both northbound and southbound) is scheduled to close from Watertown (exit 177) to the North Dakota state line at 2 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Interstate 90 from Spearfish (exit 14) east to Wall (Exit 110) remains closed.
Interstate Closure Update (Monday, June 24, 2024 - 7:15 a.m.).
The Interstate 29 closure was extended between exits 2 and 26 to aid in southbound traffic flow to and through the designated detour route.
Find detour maps: or
WINNER WINNER SNOWPLOW NAMING DINNER!!
Our third annual Name the Snowplow Contest winners, plow areas, and their creative names are included in the graphic below!
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Closures on Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 remain in place as of Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.
The SDDOT anticipates reopening both sections of I-90 and I-29 on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.
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Congratulations Secretary
@DarinBergquist
on your official retirement day! Thank you for your leadership and vision to create "Better Lives Through Better Transportation". You will be missed, but your legacy will live on. We wish you & Leslie the best on your new adventure🛥️🎣
Luke Neville, Lead Highway Maintenance Worker in Philip, snapped this photo during one of the many winter storms South Dakota experienced this year.
At the American Public Works Association 2023 Snow Conference, Luke's picture won the photo contest! Congratulations Luke!
The combination of freezing rain, accumulating snow, and strong winds is causing snow and ice-covered roads along with blizzard-like conditions throughout the state.
Full press release on Interstate closures for Friday, March 31, 2023, please visit:
I-90 has been reopened from Chamberlain to Mitchell as of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
SDDOT anticipates reopening I-90 from Mitchell to Sioux Falls by midday on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
Full update:
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The section on Interstate 90 from the Wyoming state line east to Spearfish (exit 14) has been reopened to traffic as of 7 a.m. (MDT) on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Due to heavy snow accumulations and strong winds, I-90 remains closed from Spearfish to Wall.
As of 6 p.m., the following Interstate closures have been put into place for Friday, March 17, 2023:
◼️ Interstate 29 closed from the North Dakota state line to Sioux Falls (exit 84)
◼️ Interstate 90 closed from Sioux Falls (exit 395) to Chamberlain (exit 265)
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I-90 is scheduled to close from the Wyoming state line to Wall (Exit 110) beginning at 8 p.m. (MT) on Monday, April 3.
As the storm continues to move across the state, Interstate closures are expected to be extended, with multi-day closures anticipated.
Sections of Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 are being reopened today, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, as conditions improve.
For full details on reopenings, please visit:
Latest on road and weather conditions, please visit or dial 511.
As the cold temperatures finally start to break and warmer weather moves in, we wanted to share these pictures of beautiful sun dogs that our crews in Winner and Yankton captured during the storm.
📸: Doug Sherman, Winner Area Engineer
📸: Greg Rothschadl, Yankton Area Engineer
An additional Interstate Closure is planned for Interstate 90, from Chamberlain (exit 265) to Mitchell (exit 332) for 5:30 p.m. today, Friday, March 31, 2023.
All previous Interstate closures remain in effect.
Full Press Release:
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Introducing the 2023 SDDOT Named Snowplows Blizzard Bracket!!
Vote for all your favorites on our Facebook and Instagram stories or at:
Voting begins Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with the four plow-in matchups.
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Today is the start of State Employee Recognition Week! With nearly 1,000 employees, you can find an impactful SDDOT employee in every community.
We are blessed with an amazing staff. Thank you for choosing to work with the SDDOT.” - Joel Jundt, Secretary of Transportation
Due to the heavy drifting, I-29 remains closed from Watertown (exit 177) to the North Dakota state line. Crews continue to work diligently to safely reopen I-29 for travelers. SDDOT anticipates reopening I-29 midday today (Sat, April 1, 2023).
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This young mule deer buck is pictured in front of the Becker-Hansen Building (SDDOT's Central Office in Pierre). He must have heard that we are hiring for Engi"deers" at the SDDOT!
To learn more about a career with SDDOT, please visit .
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I-90 Closed from Rapid City to Mitchell effective immediately.
I-90 Closing from Mitchell to Sioux Falls at 7 p.m. CDT
I-29 Closing from Sioux Falls to Brookings at 7 p.m. CDT
I-29 will then be closed from Sioux Falls to the ND Border
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I-90 (eastbound and westbound) from Sioux Falls to the Minnesota state line has been reopened as of 10:30 a.m. (CT).
SDDOT anticipates currently closed sections of Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 to begin reopening late morning through late afternoon, as conditions improve.
This was the view from nearly every SDDOT plow operators office last week as a winter storm affected the entire state.
We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all who worked tirelessly to restore and maintain travel during the storm.
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Due to snow and high winds, I-29 will be closed both northbound and southbound from the city of Watertown to the North Dakota border beginning at 6 p.m.
If you must travel, use the SD511 mobile app or to check road conditions in your area.
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Interstate 29 is reopened to traffic as of 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
No Travel Advisories continue to be in place in the northeastern corner of the state at this time.
For the latest on road and weather conditions, please visit or dial 511.
The first official day of spring was last week but it still feels like the dead of winter in South Dakota!
A tremendous thank you to SDDOT plow operators and other team members who have worked tirelessly for months in winter storm conditions to keep the traveling public safe.
No Travel Advisories are in place along & south of I-90 in the central/southeastern portion of the state for Tues., Jan. 3, 2023. Some roadways are physically impassable from blockages of large snow drifts. Snow plows will have difficulty clearing roads, avoid travel.
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As we start 2023, please join us in showing our appreciation to our SDDOT snowplow operators. These snowfighters spend long hours, both day and night, to ensure people could arrive at their destinations safely.
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Good news- Highway 81 South of Arlington is Open to Traffic!! Record flooding has kept the road closed while crews worked to raise the grade. Drive carefully thru here - speed reduced to 55 mph thru this area.
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before & after photos
Today Gov. Noem joined Sen. Thune, Sen. Rounds, Rep. Johnson and other area leaders to celebrate the Veteran’s Parkway Project in Sioux Falls.
Veteran’s Parkway (Hwy 100) is one of the largest construction projects in SDDOT history.
View media event:
The map says it all. No Travel Advised across most of Western, central & northeastern parts of the state. Good day to get creative with leftovers, play games & binge some Hallmark movies. Staying off the roads keeps you & 1st responders safe.
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◼️ I-90 (WESTBOUND ONLY) has been reopened from Wall to Rapid City.
◼️ I-90 (EASTBOUND ONLY) has been reopened from Chamberlain to Mitchell.
◼️ All remaining closures on I-90 will be reopened mid-day
Read the full update on the reopening at:
Interstate 90 has been reopened (eastbound and westbound) from Mitchell to Sioux Falls as of 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022.
I-90 remains closed (eastbound ONLY) from Sioux Falls (exit 402) to the Minnesota state line. Due to a current MNDOT closure.
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With the Interstate 90 closure in effect from Chamberlain to the Wyoming state line, trucks traveling west on I-90 should consider long-term parking options in the Sioux Falls or Mitchell area.
Officials are noting limited truck parking available in Chamberlain at this time.
Due to forecasted heavy accumulating snow totals and sustained high winds causing blizzard-like conditions and extensive drifting, Interstate closures are anticipated across the state.
Updates will be posted on all SDDOT social media platforms over the next several days.
◼️ 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:
All sections of I-90 are reopened to traffic throughout the state as of 7 a.m. (MDT)/8 a.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
It is anticipated I-29 from Watertown to the North Dakota state line will remain closed until wind speeds decrease.
Interstate 90 (both eastbound and westbound) remains closed from Rapid City to Chamberlain as of Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, due to sustained high winds causing blizzard-like conditions.
Motorists are asked to avoid travel due to the extremely serious weather conditions.
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I-90 & I-29 are now fully open to traffic. Motorists are STRONGLY CAUTIONED the blizzard warning is still in effect until 6 p.m. CST & NO TRAVEL ADVISORIES are still posted on most roads in Eastern SD. Travel is still dangerous - icy roads, strong winds, low visibility.
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Gov. Kristi Noem announced that Joel Jundt will continue his service to South Dakota as Secretary of DOT!
“Joel has long been respected throughout the industry and has dedicated his life to promoting transportation access and opportunity in South Dakota,” said Governor Noem.
We are hearing rumors that the Interstates or other highways in SD are shut down. They are not shut down & there are no plans to shut them down in relation to
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. Interstates & highways only close for winter storm events, a normal construction project or for flooding.
Due to continued heavy snow and high winds, Interstate 90 will be closed both eastbound and westbound from Sturgis to the Wyoming state line beginning at 7 p.m. (MT).
The image below was taken from a SDDOT plow camera near Sturgis.
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◼️ OPENED: I-90 (westbound ONLY) from Murdo to Wall has been reopened. Wall to Rapid City (westbound ONLY) opened this morning.
◼️ CLOSURE: I-90: (eastbound ONLY) from Sioux Falls (Exit 402) to Minnesota state line has been closed.
Read the full update:
Reminder, open does not mean clear!
Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 are currently open across the state but several sections of the Interstates and most state highways are currently ice-covered, slippery, and have snow covered shoulders.
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Due to a strong winter storm system, closures on portions of Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 are expected mid-morning on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.
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Snow removal equipment is out and working to clear all routes, due to ongoing snow and wind these efforts will be slow until winds diminish. SDDOT anticipates reopening Interstate sections throughout the day today, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 as conditions safely allow.
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A snow plow driver's work is never done, even when it's not snowing! This is Grady from the Winner Area cleaning up SD248 to remove these snow walls for the safety of motorists & to make room for more......yep you guessed it.......snow.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: 3 p.m. MT/4 p.m. CT
With conditions approaching near zero visibility and significant drifting of snow, eastbound and westbound Interstate 90 closures are planned for Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Full Press Release:
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I-29 from the ND border to the Iowa border & I-90 from Sioux Falls to the MN border (all lanes) will be closing at 10 PM CST tonight (Thurs 1/14/2021). Roads are snow-packed & icy, winds are up to 60 mph. Check , the SDDOT511 app or call 511 for info.
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I-90 and I-29 are fully open.
Motorists are cautioned to very icy, snow-packed road conditions with continued wind & blowing snow. Reduce speed, buckle up & allow plenty of time.
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Interstate 90 will be remain closed overnight into Monday. The closure area is I-90 westbound from Mitchell to Wall and I-90 eastbound from Rapid City Exit 67 to Mitchell.
No Travel Advisories are posted on MANY roads in the central & NE.
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With the Interstate 29 closure in effect from Watertown to the North Dakota state line, trucks traveling north on I-29 should consider long-term parking options in Brookings and Sioux Falls.
Officials are noting that truck parking in Watertown is currently FULL at this time.
Look at those drifts! Be patient folks - this is going to take a while, especially because winds are still very high!! Great job SDDOT plow drivers!
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I-90 will remain closed fm Chamberlain to the WY border at least overnight. Crews will reassess conditions Sunday morning. The SDHP is advising motorists & truck drivers that accommodations are very limited in Chamberlain & to remain where you are until I90 is reopened.
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The SDDOT is doing everything possible to support employees, citizens & Freight movement during this challenging time. As of now, Rest Areas will remain OPEN. Cleaning efforts are increased/hand sanitizing stations are being installed. Be respectful & continue
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Interstate 90 (both eastbound and westbound) will be closed from Rapid City to the Wyoming state line beginning at 10 a.m. (MT) / 11 a.m. (CT) on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Read the full update on the additional closures at:
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: 2:45 p.m. CT
No Travel Advisories (NTA) have been placed on many state highways in central South Dakota on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. Blowing snow, high wind, and heavy snowfall accumulation continue to impact state highways.
Former Transportation Secretary, Darin Bergquist has been chosen for induction into the 2021 South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor.
Bergquist worked for the SDDOT for 22 years, serving 13 years as transportation secretary for 3 different governors.
Blizzard warning issued by the NWS for Wed., Feb. 22, 2023, with heavy accumulating snow & high winds causing blizzard-like conditions. Current Closures:
• I-29 from ND state line to Sioux Falls (exit 84)
• I-90 from Sioux Falls (exit 395) to Mitchell (exit 332)
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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.
Federal, state, and local leaders celebrated the completion of the Interstate 29 and 41st Street DDI in Sioux Falls today, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The interchange is now a fully operational DDI. For details, visit .
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Interstate 29 Closure Update (Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – 9:15 a.m.)
The Interstate 29 closure remains in effect this morning between exits 2 and 26 in southeast South Dakota. Find detour maps at or .
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Congratulations to our Director of Operations, Craig Smith (left), on celebrating 30 years with the SDDOT! Thank you for your continued commitment to improve the transportation system of South Dakota!
Craig is pictured receiving his 30 year longevity pin from Secretary Jundt.
We know everyone is anxious to get moving today, but conditions are still very hazardous. Crews are out, winds are 40+ in many areas causing heavy drifting & filling in the roads in right behind them. Check or call 5-1-1.
Last spring, Webster Lead Highway Maintenance Worker, Todd Hanson passed away at age 54 after a courageous fight with cancer.
Jacob Johnson, Todd's nephew, is a seasonal plow operator in Webster and now drives the “Hanson Truck”.
Pictured is the Webster Maintenance Crew
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Interstate 29 is fully reopened both northbound and southbound from Sioux Falls to the South Dakota/Iowa state line. Some water currently remains on the outside shoulders but water levels are continuing to drop throughout the day.
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Southbound Interstate 29 Partially Reopened to Traffic
(Saturday, June 22, 2024 - Update
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One lane of southbound Interstate 29 has reopened to traffic from Sioux Falls to the South Dakota/Iowa state line.
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I-29 has been reopened from Sioux Falls to Brookings as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
I-90 will remain closed overnight from Chamberlain (exit 265) to Sioux Falls (Marion Road/exit 395) due to significant snow accumulation.
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I29 is CLOSED from Watertown to ND border. I-90 is CLOSED from Mitchell to Wall. Check or call 5-1-1 for more information. Numerous No Travel Advisories posted as well. "Side" roads will not be better than the Interstate & likely worse.
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Eastbound Interstate 90 will be closing from Rapid City to Mitchell and westbound Mitchell to Wall at 7 p.m. CST (6 p.m. MST). No Travel Advisories will continue to be posted on most other highways as this storm intensifies. Stay where you are!
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A great image from our Trail City camera at the SD20/SD63 jct of our plow driver clearing the drifts on Hwy 63 N. Check out the amount of snow on each side of the road! Hwy 63 from SD20 to the ND border is still impassable, but they are working on it!
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From the National Weather Service: Mon., Jan. 2 & Tues., Jan. 3, 2023, be aware of hazardous road conditions due to snow; especially evening hours on Mon. into Tues morning. Pictured S.D. Hwy 44 & 47 north of Gregory at 3 pm.
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it's been a long winter for all of us & we appreciate the efforts of our snow fighters working loooonnngggg hours to keep roads open & safe for travelers.
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A snow plow operator stopped to take this photo Sunday of snow removal efforts on SD 1806 southeast of Fort Pierre as they fought the winds & drifting. Thanks to the snow fighters for the big days and efforts trying to keep us safe. for latest info.
The Woonsocket Student Council made a presentation to the SD Transportation Commission this morning on suggested traffic control changes to the Highway 34/37 intersection.
Photos here:
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While Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 are currently open across the state, that does not mean roads are clear and travel can resume as normal. Several sections of the Interstates and most state highways are currently ice-covered, slippery, and have snow covered shoulders.
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