Major Reconstruction Project on S.D. Highway 46 to Begin Soon, Impacting Wagner Residents

Work on S.D. Highway 46, from Wagner's west city limits to the 393rd Avenue junction, is scheduled to start on April 15, 2024. The project, supervised by Engineer Nathan Maeschen, involves reconstructing a mile of the highway. Tasks include grading, pipe work, box culvert construction, and final surfacing.

During construction, a gravel surface will maintain traffic. Safety measures include reduced speed limits and 12-foot width restrictions. Flaggers and a pilot car will manage traffic during grading operations.

Midwest Contracting of Marshall, MN, is the main contractor. The estimated cost is $5.1 million, with completion expected by November 8, 2024.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) offers a dedicated page for project updates, including a detour map. The SDDOT aims to provide an efficient, safe public transportation system.

For updates on road and weather conditions, closures, construction zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, the public can visit https://sd511.org or dial 511. More about SDDOT's work is available at https://dot.sd.gov.

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