SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Reconstruction Project on S.D. Highway 34 in Sturgis

For Immediate Release:
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026

Contact:
Jacob Rosecky, Road Design Engineering Manager, 605-906-8192

STURGIS, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. MT to inform area residents of the proposed reconstruction project on S.D. Highway 34 extending from west of 10th Street to east of Blanche Street in Sturgis. The public meeting open house will be held at the Sturgis Community Center, located at 1401 Lazelle St., in Sturgis.

The open house will be informal allowing for one-on-one discussion with design staff. Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the project, and receive community input. A short presentation will be shared shortly after 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and gather public input. Area residents, business owners, and daily commuters are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting open house. This project is being developed in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact the SDDOT ADA Coordinator (605-773-3540) two business days prior to the meeting in order to ensure accommodations are available. For any in-person meeting, notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that the meeting is being held in a physically accessible location.

For those who cannot attend the public meeting or desire additional information on the overall project, information is available online at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/projects/public-meetings#sturgis-34.

Written public comments will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Comments can be submitted either in-person during the public meeting or through the project website.

For more information, contact Jacob Rosecky, SDDOT Road Design Engineering Manager, at 605-906-8192 or via email at [email protected].

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