DOT - South Dakota Department of Transportation
11/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2026 09:21
Pavement Repair Project Planned for Interstate 29 on Exit 78 in Sioux Falls
Pavement Repair Project Planned for Interstate 29 on Exit 78 in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release:
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Contact:
Spencer Thompson, Transportation Project Manager, 605-367-5680
Pavement Repair Project Planned for Interstate 29 on Exit 78 in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - On Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, a pavement repair project is scheduled for Interstate 29 on the exit 78 (26th Street / Louise Avenue) northbound off ramp. During the repair work, the I-29 northbound exit 78 off ramp will be closed to traffic.
Traffic is advised to take an alternate route. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce their speed while traveling through the area. Weather dependent, the planned completion for the repairs with traffic control removal is Friday, Nov. 20, 2026.
The prime contractor for this $500,000 project is T&R Contracting, of Sioux Falls, SD. The overall project completion date is May 2027.
About SDDOT:
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient public transportation system.
For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.
Read more about the innovative work of the SDDOT at https://dot.sd.gov.
-30-
DOT - South Dakota Department of Transportation published this content on November 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on November 13, 2026 at 15:22 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]