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Castlewood First Graders Meet “Dale” the Snowplow in SDDOT Touch‑a‑Truck Event
Northeast Radio SD News – Castlewood, SD - First graders at Castlewood School got an up‑close look at the machinery that keeps South Dakota’s roads safe during a special Touch‑a‑Truck event organized by the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

Steve Jurrens
13 hours ago1 min read


Highway 25 North of Highway 20 to Close for Construction Beginning April 21
Northeast Radio SD News – Bradley, SD - Motorists traveling in northeast South Dakota will encounter a long-term road closure later this month as construction begins on a section of South Dakota Highway 25.

Steve Jurrens
18 hours ago1 min read


SDDOT to Switch Highway 212 and 33rd Street Signal to Flashing Mode Ahead of Potential Removal
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Motorists traveling through the east side of Watertown should prepare for a change in traffic patterns beginning next week.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 22 min read


Codington County Infrastructure Update: 14th Avenue Bridge Replacement Ahead of Schedule
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During Tuesday’s Codington County Commissioners’ meeting, Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey shared that the 14th Avenue Northwest Bridge replacement project is currently trending ahead of its anticipated construction schedule.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 181 min read


SDDOT Invites Public Input on Highway 21 Reconstruction Project Near Hayti
Northeast Radio SD News – Hayti, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced it is seeking input from the local community and stakeholders on a proposed reconstruction project for a vital section of South Dakota Highway 21.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 142 min read


Deuel and Grant Counties Secure Critical Funding in Statewide Bridge Improvement Grant Awards
Northeast Radio SD News – Deuel County/Grant County, SD - Local infrastructure is set for a significant boost following the South Dakota Transportation Commission’s February meeting, where Deuel and Grant counties were named as recipients of the 2026 Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG).

Steve Jurrens
Feb 262 min read


SDDOT Issues Reminder on 2026 Spring Load Restrictions
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has issued a reminder to motorists and commercial carriers regarding upcoming spring load restrictions aimed at protecting the state’s highway infrastructure.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 121 min read


Highway 127 Project Near Sisseton Set to Begin Jan. 20
Northeast Radio SD News - Sisseton, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation has announced the start of a multi-million dollar infrastructure project on Highway 127, scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 151 min read


James River Bridge Replacement to Close Major Yankton County Roads Starting Jan. 20
Northeast Radio SD News – Yankton County, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that a major bridge reconstruction project will begin Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, leading to a long-term closure of two key county highways.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 151 min read


South Dakota Faces $13 Million Threat Over CDL Licenses
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota is among a growing list of states warned they could lose millions in federal highway funding due to concerns over commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) issued to immigrants.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 91 min read


State Commission Awards $4 Million for Critical Rural Infrastructure Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved $4 million in economic development grants aimed at revitalizing essential infrastructure in counties and smaller communities across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


SDDOT and Partners to Host Webinar on Winter Travel and New Variable Speed Limit System
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As winter weather approaches, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is teaming up with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service (NWS) to host a Pre-Winter Travel and Safety Webinar for the public.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 18, 20252 min read


S.D. Highway 28 East of Estelline to Reopen to Traffic This Saturday
Northeast Radio SD News - Estelline, SD - S.D. Highway 28 East of Estelline to Reopen to Traffic This Saturday, S.D. Highway 28, the 10-mile stretch running from Estelline east to the S.D. Highway 15 junction is scheduled to reopen to traffic this Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Bridge Replacement Project to Close 14th Avenue NW Starting November 10
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 10, 2025, on 14th Avenue Northwest in Watertown. The work will focus on the bridge that crosses the Big Sioux River.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20251 min read
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