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Watertown City Council to Consider $78,848 Increase for 2026 Asphalt Mill and Overlay Project
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Change Order No. 1-Final with Duininck Inc. for the 2026 PMP A - Asphalt Mill and Overlay Project during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 183 min read


Watertown Street Closure: 11th Street NE Shut Down for Paving Between Arrow and First Avenues
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A short stretch of 11th Street NE will close temporarily this week as city crews complete paving work, according to a public service announcement from the Watertown Engineering Division.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 151 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider $235K HDR Engineering Deal for Broadway Street N, Harmony Lane Utility Reconstruction
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A major neighborhood street and utility reconstruction project appears on Monday night’s regular agenda, where the Watertown City Council will review a $235,164.00 professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design and construction administration work tied to Project No. 2704.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


11th Street Northeast in Watertown to Close Next Week for Sewer Work
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is advising motorists of a temporary road closure next week as utility crews begin sanitary sewer and storm sewer work on 11th Street Northeast.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 181 min read


Watertown 21st Street West Closure Near Evolution Power Sports Begins Sept. 14 for Road Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A portion of 21st Street West near Evolution Power Sports will close to through traffic beginning Monday, September 14, as the City of Watertown starts a road improvement project on the gravel section of the street.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read


Watertown 14th Avenue Chip Seal Work Continues Between Highway 81 and 19th Street
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Chip seal improvements along 14th Avenue are moving forward as city crews continue work between Highway 81 and 19th Street, according to a public service announcement issued Tuesday.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 91 min read


Watertown Announces 2026 Street Construction Traffic Changes on 5th Avenue N
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has announced upcoming traffic pattern changes for its 2026 street construction projects, specifically impacting the Neighborhood Reconstruction Project on 5th Avenue N.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 21 min read


Watertown Water Improvement Project to Temporarily Close Part of 13th Avenue SE This Week (8/25 – 8/27)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will begin a short water improvement project this week that will temporarily affect access along 13th Avenue Southeast. According to the city’s Engineering and Wastewater Division, work is scheduled to start Tuesday, August 25, and wrap up by Thursday, August 27, barring any unforeseen delays.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 251 min read


Watertown Traffic Alert: North Broadway Closing, North Maple Reopening for 5th Avenue Construction
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of upcoming traffic changes tied to the 2026 street construction projects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 281 min read


Watertown Street Reconstruction Update: 3rd Street NW Closure Begins July 20 as 5th Avenue North Work Continues
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of new traffic changes tied to ongoing 2026 street reconstruction projects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 171 min read


2nd Street NE in Watertown Closing for Airstay Hotel Construction Starting Week of July 13
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - — The City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced a temporary street closure on 2nd Street NE as construction resumes on the new Airstay hotel project.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 101 min read


3rd Street NW Closing Wednesday as 5th Avenue Reconstruction Continues
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced new traffic changes tied to ongoing 2026 street construction projects, including a significant closure beginning Wednesday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 71 min read


Kemp Avenue in Watertown Closed Between Maple Street and Broadway for Utility Work
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Engineering Division has issued a public service announcement regarding a temporary road closure on Kemp Avenue due to water main and utility work.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 291 min read


Duininck Wins Codington County Road 10 and 7 Resurfacing Contract with $1.4M Low Bid
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Infrastructure improvements are officially on the horizon for Codington County after the Board of Commissioners opened competitive bids for an expansive road restoration project during Tuesday morning’s session.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 232 min read


Watertown to Begin 2026 Milling and Asphalt Paving Project on June 22
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department will begin its 2026 Milling and Asphalt Paving Project on Monday, June 22, weather permitting, according to a public service announcement issued Wednesday. Work is expected to continue through August 21, barring delays.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 171 min read


City of Watertown Underway with Lift Station Improvements on South Lake Drive
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department, through its Engineering and Wastewater Division, is currently working on a localized lift station improvement project. The infrastructure upgrades officially commenced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and are projected to wrap up by Friday, May 22, 2026, pending any unforeseen complications.

Steve Jurrens
May 152 min read


Codington County to Close 460th Avenue for One Month for Bridge Repairs
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Highway Department will close a section of County Road 75 (460th Avenue) beginning Monday, May 18, to complete major bridge repair work.

Steve Jurrens
May 131 min read


5th Avenue North Reconstruction Accelerated by Two Months Under Approved Change Order
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $50,986 change order for the 5th Avenue North reconstruction project, allowing the contractor to move into Phase 2 early and accelerate the overall timeline by roughly two months.

Steve Jurrens
May 52 min read


Watertown Council Secures Neighborhood Upgrades Under Budget Amid Competitive Bidding
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council moved forward with two neighborhood street projects during its April 20 meeting, taking advantage of a competitive bidding environment to secure contracts for significantly less than initially estimated. The approved projects target both routine pavement maintenance and critical drainage issues in specific residential sectors of the city.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 212 min read


Watertown's Road Budget: Balancing Maintenance with Community Needs
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council faced a reality check during its April 20 meeting as City Engineer Justin Petersen detailed a gap between the city’s current road budget and its actual infrastructure needs. While the city is currently managing roughly $4 million in annual street projects, Petersen identified more than $38 million in critical, unbudgeted street requirements that currently lack a funding source.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 203 min read



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