For Immediate Release:
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Contact:
Craig Smith, Director of Operations, 605-773-5155
PIERRE, S.D. – At 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, state officials are closing northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 29 from exit 2 to exit 9 in southeast South Dakota. The Big Sioux River is predicted to crest around 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, and is expected to send a significant amount of water into low lying areas of southeast South Dakota. A berm, or levee, is being built across both lanes of I-29 at exit 4. That protective structure will connect with an existing levee on the east side of North Sioux City. Interstate Detour Routes:
At this time, local traffic will be allowed into the area until water reaches the roadway. Detour maps are available on https://www.SD511.org orhttps://dot.sd.gov/travelers/travelers/flooding-information.
Motorists are urged to use caution when driving on state and local roads in southeast South Dakota for the next several days. Motorists should not drive through rushing or standing water over roadways as the road may be washed out underneath.
Please visit https://sd511.org or download the SD511 mobile app to view all current road closures, no travel advisories, and highway obstructions.
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For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.
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