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Road Condition Information for Rally Travelers

Rally Travelers

This page is to provide information on major projects that may impact travelers headed to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. It includes projects of note, links to the statewide construction map, and a downloadable map of the Black Hills area construction.

Traffic Counts for 1996-2007

Road construction projects of note

This list contains the expected conditions of these major projects. Conditions may change. For current conditions and a listing of all SDDOT projects, visit SafeTravelUSA.com.

General definitions: Milling - uneven surface; Chip Seal - Oil with a gravel surface; Grading - Permanent surface removed down to the base; Crack Sealing - Liquid placed in cracks & covered with white tissue

Getting there

In the Black Hills Area

SD 44
Location: Longview Road to Airport Road east of RC - 4.3 miles
Project: Grading and Concrete Construction
What to expect: Traffic controlled with flaggers, expect minor delays
For more information: Rapid City Area Office, (605) 394-2244

US 16
Location: From West of Jewel Cave East
Project: Crack sealing and asphalt surface treatment - Chip Seal, expect gravel
What to expect: Traffic maintained with flaggers - expect delays
For more information: Custer Area Office, (605) 673-4948

SD 79
Location: From Jct US212 South to Jct SD34 - 18 miles
Project: Crack sealing
What to expect: Traffic maintained with pilot car and flaggers
For more information: Belle Fourche Area Office, (605) 892-2872

SD 79
Location: From Jct SD168 south 6.7 miles
Project: Chip Seal - expect gravel
What to expect: Traffic maintained with pilot car and flaggers, expect delays
For more information: Belle Fourche Area Office, (605) 892-2872

Rest of South Dakota

US 212
Location: Between Orient and Redfield - ROAD CLOSED
Project: Grading, Structure, & Interim Surfacing
What to expect: Road Closed to through Traffic. Detour on US281, SD26, SD45
For more information: Huron Area Office, (605) 353-7140

US 212
Location: Faulkton West - 9 miles
Project: Cold Milling, AC Resurfacing, Slope Flattening, Box Culvert Replacement
What to expect: Traffic Controlled with flaggers & Pilot Car
For more information: Aberdeen Area Office, (605) 626-7885

US 212
Location: West of Gettysburg East to Faulk County Line - 20.2 miles
Project: Chip Seal - expect gravel
What to expect: Traffic Controlled with flaggers & Pilot Car
For more information: Mobridge Area Office, (605) 845-3844

US 212
Location: 1 Mile West of Dupree to Eagle Butte
Project: Chip Seal - expect gravel
What to expect: Traffic Controlled with flaggers & Pilot Car
For more information: Mobridge Area Office, (605) 845-3844

US 14
Location: US83 East to East of Blunt - 7 miles
Type of Project: Concrete Pavement Repair
What to expect: Traffic Controlled with flaggers & Pilot Car
For more information: Pierre Area Office, (605) 773-5294

US 83
Location: From 2nd Avenue S in Fort Pierre, .6 mile
Project: Curb & Gutter, Sidewalk, Concrete Paving, AC Resurfacing, Traffic Signals, & Lighting
What to expect: 14' Width Restriction, One lane traffic maintained each direction
For more information: Pierre Area Office, (605) 773-5294

US14/US83
Location: Missouri River Bridge between Pierre & Ft. Pierre
Project: Structure Repair
What to expect: One lane traffic maintained each direction; 10' width restriction
For more information: Pierre Area Office, (605) 773-5294

There is a lot of construction going on in SD during the Summer. Please check SafeTravelUSA.com or dial 511 to get the latest information.


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