SDDOT Invites Public Input on Highway 21 Reconstruction Project Near Hayti

Public Meeting Scheduled for S.D. Highway 21 Reconstruction Near Hayti: Join the Discussion on March 24, 2026, to Provide Your Input on Surfacing, Grading, and Box Culverts Plans.

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.

The upcoming project targets S.D. Highway 21 starting from the intersection of S.D. Highway 28 extends north into the city of Hayti.

To facilitate discussion and gather feedback, SDDOT will host a public meeting open house on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Lake Norden Community Center, located at 520 Main Ave. The open house will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The event is designed as an informal setting for the public to connect directly with SDDOT design staff. A brief formal presentation will be delivered shortly after the meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Following the presentation, SDDOT staff will be available at various display stations to discuss specific aspects of the proposed grading, surfacing, and box-culvert project and answer questions.

This reconstruction effort follows a prior public meeting held by the SDDOT project development office in 2021, during which initial design options were discussed.

SDDOT officials are encouraging all interested parties to attend to learn more about the project and provide input that will help shape the final plans. For those who are unable to attend the in-person meeting, comprehensive project details and presentation materials are available online at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/projects/public-meetings#hayti-hwy21.

The community will have the opportunity to submit written comments both at the public meeting and through the project website. The comment period will remain open until Friday, April 10, 2026.

Individuals needing assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are requested to contact the SDDOT ADA Coordinator at 605-773-3540 at least two business days before the meeting to ensure that necessary accommodations are available. The meeting location is physically accessible.

For specific questions regarding the project, please contact Brandon Riss, Road Design Engineering Manager, at 605-910-7018 or via email at Brandon.Riss@state.sd.us.

About SDDOT: The mission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient public transportation system. For information on road conditions, construction zones, and restrictions, visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.