Street Construction Updates & Closures

Street Construction Updates & Closures

Published on August 13, 2026

Reopening - Eighth Street and Weber Avenue

Beginning later in the day on Friday, August 14, 2026, East Eighth Street will reopen to traffic between Phillips Avenue and Weber Avenue, and Weber Avenue at Eighth Street.

The intersection of Eighth Street and Weber Avenue has also been closed since late May to allow crews to reconstruct the roadway ahead of the railroad crossing improvements by BNSF Railway later this year.

Striping, sidewalk, and signal work will continue after Eighth Street reopens to traffic.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while traveling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

Lane Closure - 41st Street

Beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, there will be a partial lane closure at the corner of West 41st Street and Grange Avenue.

The outside eastbound lane on 41st Street will be closed from the 18th Amendment driveway approach to Grange Avenue.

The City of Sioux Falls Street Division will be conducting road work.

Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be complete no later than 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while travelling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

Street Closure - Phillips Avenue

Beginning at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday evening, August 16, 2026, North Phillips Avenue will be closed intermittently between Second Street and Fifth Street. Traffic will be detoured to Main Avenue, and businesses will remain accessible.

Sir Lines-A-Lot will be installing Epoxy Pavement Markings.

This work is anticipated to be completed prior to 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning, August 17, 2026.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while travelling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

Postponed Lane Closure - Southeastern Avenue

The closure for the southbound lane on Southeastern Avenue between Magnolia Avenue and 52nd Street that was originally scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on August 13, 2026, has been postponed to begin at 8:30 a.m. on August 17, 2026.

Southbound traffic will be redirected along the following detour route: Magnolia Avenue, to South Fireside Avenue, to East 52nd Street, to Southeastern Avenue. Northbound lanes will remain open.

City of Sioux Falls Public Works crews will be making repairs to the street surface following a recent water main repair.

This work is anticipated to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on the same day.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while traveling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

Open House - Tallgrass Improvements Project

The City of Sioux Falls will be reconstructing Tallgrass Avenue from 85th Street to approximately 1/4 mile north of County Highway 106 beginning this fall.

There will be a public open house on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Lutheran School, 6715 South Boe Lane to discuss the project with the public.

Representatives from the City of Sioux Falls and DGR Engineering will be present to answer questions about the proposed improvements, individual property considerations, and the project in general. Project exhibits depicting the proposed improvements will be available for review. No formal presentation will be made. You are welcome to come and go as your schedule allows.

Construction is anticipated to begin in late August or early September. The proposed work includes installation of a water main, storm drainage improvements, street widening, concrete pavement, and concrete sidewalk. To facilitate the proposed improvements, Tallgrass Avenue will be closed to traffic and detour routes will be in place. Access to residents and businesses along Tallgrass Avenue will be maintained during construction.

If you have questions regarding the project, please contact Aaron Miller with DGR Engineering at 605-339-4157 or [email protected], or Vish Nellore with the City of Sioux Falls at 605-367-8643 or [email protected].

If ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Board Liaison or the Human Relations Office at 605-367-8745 (voice) or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as these important improvements are being constructed. We look forward to seeing you on August 18, 2026.

Lane Closure - Tenth Street

Beginning on Friday morning, August 14, 2026, the outside westbound lane of East Tenth Street will be closed between Wayland Avenue and Cliff Avenue. The sidewalk on the north side of Tenth Street will be closed in the same area.

MidAmerican Energy crews will be performing utility work in the area.

This work is anticipated to be completed the same day.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speed while traveling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

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