Clear Lake Residents Alert: S.D. Highway 15 to Undergo Major Grading Work Starting April 15

Work is set to begin on S.D. Highway 15 in Clear Lake on April 15, 2024, as per a South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) press release. The project involves grading, structure work, and interim surfacing, closing the highway to through traffic. The 12-mile stretch will be divided into sections for grading at different times, weather permitting.

The southern half of the project is scheduled for grading from mid-April to late July, and the northern half from July to mid-November. Bowes Construction of Brookings, SD, is handling the project at a cost of $11.5 million, with completion expected by November 15, 2024.

A pre-construction informational meeting will take place on April 9, 2024, at the Clear Lake Community Room. This meeting, open to all residents and commuters, will provide construction details and the proposed schedule.

More information about the project is available on the project website. The SDDOT aims to provide a safe and effective public transportation system. Updates on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents are available on their website or by dialing 511.

The SDDOT is committed to improving and maintaining the state's transportation infrastructure. This project on S.D. Highway 15 is a part of that commitment. The grading work is a crucial part of the highway's reconstruction, aiming to enhance road safety and efficiency.

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