Traffic Switch Scheduled for Southbound Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls

For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Contact:
Harry Johnston, Sioux Falls Area Engineer, 605-367-5680

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - On Thursday, July 10, 2025, a traffic switch is scheduled to take place on southbound Interstate 29 on the bridge over Skunk Creek in Sioux Falls. Traffic will be placed in the two easternmost lanes to allow for crews to complete work in the two westernmost lanes.

This traffic configuration is anticipated to be in place until Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Once work is complete, traffic will be restored to its traditional configuration.

The prime contractor for this $7.4 million project is General Excavating, LLC of Lincoln, NE. The overall project completion date is Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Featured Project Information:Find more information about this project on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/skunkcreek.

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