Upcoming Road Work on S.D. Highway 28 Near Lake Norden to Start May 8

Milling and paving operations will begin on S.D. Highway 28 near Lake Norden on May 8, 2024. The work starts with cold milling at the junction with U.S. Highway 81 and will extend 11 miles west. Paving with hot mixed asphalt is scheduled to start on May 20, 2024, weather permitting.

Bituminous Paving, Inc. from Odessa, MN, is managing the $9.5 million project to improve road quality and safety. The work is expected to finish by mid-June 2024.

Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car during construction. Motorists should expect delays up to 15 minutes.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), led by Engineer Dan Sitter, is overseeing the project. SDDOT aims to provide a safe and efficient public transportation system.

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