City of Rapid City
Public Service Announcements
Lane Closure
Highway 44
Effective Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Simon Contractors of SD, Inc. will be working on setting and installing a new sanitary sewer manhole on the north end of Highway 44. One lane of westbound traffic will be closed. Residents on Rockhill Road will have a temporary access road built for them to use throughout the construction. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 22, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Ivy Foster with Simon Contractors of SD, Inc. at 605-394-3300.
Road Closure
East Saint Francis Street
Effective Monday, September 23, 2024, RCS Construction, Inc. will be connecting a sanitary sewer service to the main. East Saint Francis Street will be closed from Sedivy Lane to Pecan Lane. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is September 27, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Bob Conway at 605-545-0235 or Ronnie Hufstutler at 605-872-1491 with RCS Construction, Inc.
Road Closure
San Marco Boulevard
Effective Monday, September 16, 2024, Heavy Constructors, Inc. will be replacing a bridge deck, pavement, and sidewalk on San Marco Boulevard. San Marco Boulevard will be closed between Pierre Street and Ray Ann Court. Detour includes Pierre Street and Capitol Street. See the below map for the affected area and detour route. The anticipated date of completion for this project is May 30, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Steven Sandman with Heavy Constructors, Inc. at 605-787-2243.
Lane Closure
Elm Avenue
Effective Monday, September 23, 2024, Michel’s Utility Services, Inc. will be removing and replacing asphalt patch as a part of the MDU System Safety & Integrity Project. The southbound lane of Elm Avenue will be closed from East Saint Patrick Street to East Saint Francis Street. There will be one lane of traffic in each direction open. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is September 27, 2024.
For more information on the MDU’s System Safety & Integrity Project can be found: https://www.montana-dakota.com/in-the-community/construction-updates/rapid-city/
If you have any questions, please contact James Moser with Michel’s Utility Services, Inc. at 920-579-8515.
Traffic Restriction
5th Street
Effective Monday, September 9, 2024, Lloyd Companies will be pouring a new sidewalk on the 5th Street side of the building to include the ramp at the corner. 5th Street will be down to one lane going south between Saint Joseph Street and Kansas City Street. The sidewalk in the area will continue to be closed. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is September 25, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Rick Rea with Lloyd Companies at 605-858-8414.
Traffic Lane Restriction
Haines Avenue
Effective Monday, September 9, 2024, Site Work Specialists, Inc. will be pouring back sidewalk on the east side of Haines Avenue. Site Work Specialists, Inc. will close down the northbound lane on Haines Avenue. They will be shifting northbound traffic over to the center turn lane while pouring back the sidewalk. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 4, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Hall with Site Works Specialists, Inc. at 605-355-0933.
Traffic Restriction
Corral Drive and Park Drive Intersection
Effective Monday, September 9, 2024, Reede Construction Inc. will be adding a new STOP sign at the intersection of Corral Drive and Park Drive. The intersection of Corral Drive and Park Drive will be controlled by stop signs in all directions. This intersection will be a 3-way stop controlled intersection while Corral Drive is reduced down to two lanes during the construction of the Corral Drive widening. A temporary pedestrian path just to the north of the existing sidewalk that should be utilized until the sidewalk is rebuilt and opened up to the public. Please be mindful of the speed restrictions and pedestrian traffic during this transition. See the below map for the affected area and detour route. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 11, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Flakus with Reede Construction Inc. at 605-228-9596.
Lane Closures
Cathedral Drive and Fairmont Boulevard
Effective Monday, September 9, 2024, Complete Concrete, Inc. will be completing concrete pavement repairs on Cathedral Drive from Regional Way to 5th Street intersection and from 5th Street intersection to 3rd Street. Complete Concrete, Inc. will begin setting up lane closures for the two outside lanes starting Monday, September 9, 2024. They will then flip the traffic control at a later date to close the inside lanes for the project. See the below maps for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 26, 2024.
Access for ambulances and emergency services will be maintained throughout the duration of the project. If you have any questions, please contact Jay Heinrich at 605-381-7453 or Dave Buck at 605-381-5440 with Complete Concrete, Inc.
Cathedral Drive:
Fairmont Boulevard:
Traffic Restriction
Multiple Locations
Effective Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Simon Construction will begin chip sealing and seal coating at multiple locations. Phase #1 includes Alta Vista Drive, Alta Vista Court, City View Drive, Annamaria Drive, Terracita Street, Texas Street, Sarita Street, and Sonora Drive. Phase #2 includes East St. Anne Street, E St. Anne Court, E St. Francis Street, Rena Place, and Birch Avenue. See the below maps for the affected areas. The anticipated date of completion is September 19, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Zach Ahlstrom with Simon Construction at 605-394-3300.
Phase#1
Phase #2:
Work Adjacent To The Roadway
Elm Avenue
Effective Monday, September 9, 2024, Underground Construction, LLC will be installing an underground drain in the parking lot. The Elm Avenue entrance will be closed and the other two entrances off of Hanover Drive will remain open. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 1, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Corey Osborn with Underground Construction, LLC at 605-842-6239.
Traffic Restriction
Alley Between Lincoln Avenue and Maple Avenue
Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Black Hills Concrete Solutions will be excavating and building a retaining wall. The alley will be closed to through traffic. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is September 20, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact David Pulis with Black Hills Concrete Solutions at 605-939-1996.
Traffic Restriction
Dyess Avenue
Effective Monday, August 26, 2024, Gustafson Builders will be repairing a panel on Dyess Avenue. Traffic will be restricted down to one lane on Dyess Avenue. Citizens are asked to be mindful of the speed limit within the construction zone of 25 MPH for everyone’s safety. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is September 24, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Wentz with Gustafson Builders at 605-391-4091.
Road Closure
Wildwood Drive
Effective Monday, August 5, 2024, Reede Construction Inc. will be removing the old road surface, installation of a pipe, gravel and then later concrete paving on Wildwood Drive. Wildwood Drive will be closed at the intersection of Sheridan Lake Road. This work will be coordinated with other work within the area and will be periodically open when construction schedule allows. See the below map for the detour and affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 2, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Flakus with Reede Construction Inc. at 605-228-9596.
Street Closures
Cottonwood Street and 1st Avenue
Effective Monday, July 15, 2024*, Simon Constructors of SD will be closing a portion of 1st Avenue and Cottonwood Street for the installation of a water main then later to include road reconstruction with concrete and asphalt surfacing. 1st Avenue will be closed from Cottonwood to Jackson Boulevard. Cottonwood Street will be closed from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue. See the below map for the affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this portion of the project is September 27, 2024.
* Updated - Start day has been pushed back.
If you have any questions, please contact Ivy Foster with Simon Constructors of SD at 605-394-3300.
Lane Closures and Traffic Restrictions
Sheridan Lake Road and Corral Drive
Effective Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Reede Construction will be widening and reconstructing Sheridan Lake Road. Corral Drive will be widened by one lane. In addition to the roadway improvements, Reede Construction will be making adjustments to the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and installation of new roadway lighting and signage. Speed limit in the construction area will be reduced to 25 MPH on Sheridan Lake Road. Lane closures and traffic flow will change periodically. See the below map and website for the affected areas. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 4, 2025.
For additional information and the changing traffic and lane restrictions, you can check the following website: www.sheridanlakeroad.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Flakus with Reede Construction Inc at 605-228-9596.
Facility Construction
East Philadelphia Street and East Anamosa Street
Effective Friday, April 12, 2024, RCS Construction will be constructing the Shepherd Hills Water Booster Pump Station located on the southwest corner of the intersection of East Philadelphia Street and East Anamosa Street. Be cautious of heavy equipment and the construction crew in the area. Use slower speeds as necessary. This will be on site work only and should not impact traffic flow. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 15, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Dean with RCS Construction, Inc. at 605-209-0173.
Street Closure
Meade Street
Effective Monday, April 15, 2024, Underground Construction, LLC will be installing a new water main and other service, upon completion will complete curb, asphalt, and sidewalk patches. See the below map for the affected area and detour route. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 4, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Corey Osborn with Underground Construction, LLC at 605-842-6239.
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT ANAMOSA STREET OVER INTERSTATE 190 IN RAPID CITY
April 24, 2024 - Press Release: The second of four temporary closures of Interstate 190 and exit 57 in Rapid City is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 5 a.m. MT. The roadway will reopen on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 8 p.m. MT. The closure allows crews to complete the demolition of the Anamosa Street Bridge over I-190 and install traffic control for a two-way traffic configuration.
When the roadway is reopened, two-way traffic will be in place in the southbound lane of I-190. A signed detour route will be provided to motorists around the closure utilizing exit 55 (Deadwood Avenue), exit 61 (U.S. Highway 16B), and S.D. Highway 44 (Omaha Street).
This closure is part of an ongoing bridge replacement project that consists of mainline work on I-190 and replacement of the Anamosa Street Bridge.
I-190 work will consist of the construction of crossovers at both ends of I-190 to facilitate traffic flow. Existing asphalt north of North Street will be replaced with concrete and a permanent barrier with glare screen and upgrades will be made to the lighting in the corridor to reduce light pollution.
Work on Anamosa Street includes removal and replacement of the original bridge structure. Intersections at both ends of the bridge will be replaced and brought to ADA standards, and there will be a temporary pedestrian bridge installed over I-190 to assist with foot traffic.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane on both northbound and southbound I-190, with reduced speed limits in place. Delays of up to ten minutes can be expected while traveling through the work area during daytime hours.
The prime contractor on the $10.6 million project is Heavy Constructors, Inc. from Rapid City, SD. The project completion date is Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
Contact:
Justin Smith, Project Engineer, 605-381-4035
David Dailey, Heavy Constructors, 605-381-8127
Find additional information on the project website at https://dot.sd.gov/anamosa-bridge-pcn065k
Road Closure
Elm Avenue and East Meade Street
Effective Monday, July 22, 2024, RCS Construction, Inc. will be working on the water main and sewer. Upon completion of the water main and sewer, RCS Construction, Inc. will be working on constructing new asphalt, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and drain pans. East Meade Street will be closed from Elm Avenue to Lincoln Avenue. Maple Avenue and Grand Boulevard will be closed to through traffic. See the maps below for the affected areas and detour route. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 31, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Brock DeBaere with RCS Construction, Inc. at 605-342-3787.
Street Restrictions
Wildwood Drive, Vanishing Trail Court, and Alpine Court
Effective Monday, January 29, 2024, Wildwood Drive Reconstruction Phase 2 will begin. Construction includes replacement of the existing water main, new sanitary sewer main, new storm sewer piping, and reconstruction of the streets. Wildwood Drive, Vanishing Trail Court and Alpine Court will be open to residential traffic only. See the below map for the affected area and detour route. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 22, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Reid Hansen with RCS Construction at 605-342-3787.
Street Closure
Sedivy Lane
Effective Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Simon Construction, Inc. will be working on the sewer and water main. Upon completion of the sewer and water main, Simon will be working on some road rehabilitation on Sedivy Lane. Sedivy Lane will be closed from Highway 44 going south. See the below map for the affected area and detour route. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 22, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Ivy Foster with Simon Construction, Inc. at 605-394-3300.
Update traffic plan on June 4th:
Road Closure
143rd Avenue
Effective Tuesday, November 27, 2023, Mainline Contracting Inc. will be installing an underground sewer line and then completing a full road reconstruction. 143rd Avenue will be closed from Seger Drive to Country Road. Traffic will be detoured to Dyess Avenue. Prairie Acres Mobile Park can be accessed on Seger Drive. See the below map for the affected area and detour route. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 30, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben Haggerty with Mainline Contracting Inc. at 605-348-7068.
On May 13th, Mainline Contracting will begin sanitary sewer installation north of Neva Way. Neva Way will be only be accessible from the south on temporary road surfacing.
Road Closure
6th Street
Effective Monday, March 6, 2023, Lloyd Companies will be setting up fencing for the upcoming Block5 construction project. More information about the Block5 project will be made available at a later date, or at www.block5rapidcity.com. Parking will be limited in the area. 6th Street will be closed from Saint Joseph to the first alley. Saint Joseph Street will be restricted with the left lane closure from 6th Street to 5th Street. Starting Monday, May 8th, the alley will be closed between 5th Street and 6th Street. The below map is provided to show the affected areas.
If you have any questions, please contact Luke Jessen with Lloyd Companies at 605-275-4296.
