Local Alert: S.D. Highway 15 Construction to Begin, Detours and Access for Residents Planned

A construction project will begin on S.D. Highway 15 from Clear Lake to S.D. Highway 28 in the week of March 18, 2024. The first phase will involve tree removal along the fence line. Weather permitting, Highway 15 will close in April for grading work.

The project will reconstruct 12 miles of Highway 15 from Clear Lake to Highway 28. It includes grading, structure work, and interim surfacing. Access for local businesses and residents will be maintained during construction. A detour will be available on Interstate 29 when the highway closes.

Bowes Construction of Brookings, SD, is the main contractor for the $11.5 million project. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is supervising the project to ensure a safe and efficient public transportation system.

The project is set to be completed by Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. More details can be found on the project website at https://dot.sd.gov/hwy15-clearlake-pcn-04hl.

For updates on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, visit https://sd511.org or dial 511. To learn more about SDDOT's work, visit https://dot.sd.gov.

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