City of Rapid City
Public Service Announcements
Traffic Restriction
West Boulevard North, Anamosa Street
Effective Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Underground Construction will be working on water and sewer upgrades which will impact the following roads:
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- West Boulevard North will be closed to through traffic, from College Avenue to Anamosa Street. Detour signing will be in place to reroute traffic along College Avenue, Joy Avenue and Allen Avenue.
- Anamosa Street, from Nickel Street to Allen Avenue. Traffic will be reduced to one lane while work is taking place. A flagger will direct traffic through the work zone.
- West Boulevard North, from the intersection of Anamosa Street to approximately 500 feet north of the intersection. Traffic will be reduced to one lane while work is taking place. A flagger will direct traffic through the work zone.
See project area maps below. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 15, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Corey with Underground Construction at 605-842-6239.
Traffic Restriction
Copperdale Drive, Summerfield Drive, Sundown Court, Copperlane Court, Copperdale Court, Copperdale Place, Copper Lane
Effective Thursday, August 4, 2022, Simon Contractors will be applying chip seal, fog seal, seal coating and pavement markings to the following streets:
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- Copperdale Drive, from Copperfield Drive to Cadillac Drive.
- Summerfield Drive, from Copperdale Drive to Cadillac Drive.
- Sundown Court.
- Copperlane Court.
- Copperdale Court.
- Copperdale Place.
- Copper Lane, from Copperdale Drive to Copperfield Drive.
Flaggers will direct traffic through each work zone. See project area maps below. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 18, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Zach with Simon Contractors at 605-394-3300.
Traffic Restriction
Parkview Drive, Gemstone Drive, East Enchanted Pines Drive, Jewel Court
Effective Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Simon Contractors will be applying chip seal, fog seal, seal coating and pavement markings to the following streets:
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- Parkview Drive, from East Minnesota Street to East Enchanted Pines Drive.
- Gemstone Drive, from Parkview Drive to East Enchanted Pines Drive.
- Enchanted Pines Drive, east of Parkview Drive to the end of the street.
- Jewel Court.
Flaggers will direct traffic through each work zone except through Parkview Drive, which will have a pilot car. See project area maps below. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 18, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Zach with Simon Contractors at 605-394-3300.
Road Closure
Saint Cloud Street
Effective Monday, August 1, 2022, Saint Cloud Street will be closed to through traffic, from West Boulevard to 9th Street. Heavy Constructors will be replacing sanitary sewer lines and completing driveway, sidewalk, curb and gutter replacements and asphalt paving. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 15, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Steven with Heavy Constructors at 605-787-2243.
Traffic Restriction
East Saint Patrick Street
Effective Tuesday, July 26, 2022, traffic headed eastbound on East Saint Patrick Street will be restricted to one lane, from Creek Drive to Sedivy Lane. The right eastbound lane will be closed while Kelly Construction removes and replaces the curb and gutter. See project map below for affected areas. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 9, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Josh with Kelly Construction at (605) 877-5614.
Road Closure
Chateaux Ridge Court, Easy Street
Effective Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Chateaux Ridge Court will be closed to through traffic, from Sheridan Lake Road to the end of the cul de sac. The road closure includes the adjoining portion of Easy Street on the north side of Chateaux Ridge Court. See project map below for affected areas. Dakota Asphalt will be doing asphalt removal, full depth road reconstruction, ADA sidewalk improvements and asphalt paving. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 19, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris with Dakota Asphalt at (605) 600-1700.
Road Closure
Deadwood Avenue North
Effective Monday, June 20, 2022, Deadwood Avenue North will be closed to through traffic from Tatanka Road to Calamity Road. Traffic to local businesses along Deadwood Avenue North will be allowed. Detour route will be as follows: Deadwood Ave to North Bound I-90, then take exit 52, then East on Peaceful Pines Rd, and South on Deadwood Ave. Heavy Constructors will be completing a reconstruction of Deadwood Avenue, to include mass grading, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, concrete work and asphalt paving. See project maps below for detour route and for affected area. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 30, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Jake with Heavy Constructors at (605) 381-3223.
Traffic Restriction
Downtown Alley
Effective Monday, June 13, 2022, traffic will be restricted in the following alleys between Main Street and Saint Joseph Street:
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- From Mount Rushmore Road to 7th Street.
- From 7th Street to 6th Street.
Black Hills Energy will be installing pipes and equipment to convert the overhead power lines to underground. A portion of the alleys will be blocked and barricaded, however the contractor will work with delivery trucks, garbage removal, and business owners to allow access. See project maps below. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 31, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Nathan with Black Hills Energy at (605) 484-8801.
Traffic Restriction
Eglin Street, North Turbine Drive
Effective Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the eastbound driving lane of Eglin Street will be closed, from Edwards Street to Elk Vale Road. Eastbound traffic will be diverted to the center lane so that two-way traffic is maintained. Mainline Contracting will be installing a sewer force main on the south side of Eglin Street. No left turn from North Turbine Drive onto Eglin Street will be allowed. See project map below for affected areas. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 19, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben with Mainline Contracting at (605) 348-7068.
Road Closure
Ivy Avenue
Effective Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Ivy Avenue will be closed to through traffic, from East Fairmont Boulevard to East Centennial Street. Simon Contractors will be performing ADA ramp installation and road rehabilitation. Detour signing will be in place to reroute traffic along Elm Avenue and Locust Street. The anticipated date of completion for this project is September 2, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Ivy with Simon Contractors at (605) 394-3300.
Traffic Restriction
North LaCrosse Street
Officials with the South Dakota Department of Transportation have updated City officials on the LaCrosse Street Diverging Diamond Interchange Project. The westbound on-ramp to I-90 at LaCrosse Street (Exit 59) will be temporarily closed starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The closure is expected to last through August 2021. The reason for the closure is to protect workers and the traveling public during construction/widening of the new entrance ramp. This temporary closure will also expedite the full ramp construction such that further closures may be minimized. A well-signed detour route will be provided, which will guide travelers north to Mall Drive, west on Mall Drive to Haines Avenue, and south on Haines Avenue to the westbound I-90 (Exit 58) entrance at Haines Avenue.
Follow the project progress on social media and at https://www.i90lacrosseddi.com/construction.html
Traffic Restriction
Omaha Street
Officials with the South Dakota Department of Transportation have updated City officials on the Omaha Street Reconstruction Project, as of August 5, 2022:
Lane closures will continue to shift daily to allow for pavement joint sealing, pavement markings, and sign installation from 12th Street to Sheffer Street. The entire roadway will be swept Friday, Aug. 5th. Landscaping, soil stabilization, miscellaneous work, and cleanup continues throughout the project. Placement of sod is anticipated to begin this week along West Chicago Street and move east.
All work is expected to be complete by the end of August.
Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.
To view the entire scope of the project, with the phasing and traffic control plans as well as weekly updates, please visit the project website at: https://www.omahastreetreconstruct.com or the project ArcGIS Storymaps at: https://arcg.is/1yqz450. Interested persons can also follow the project on Facebook, “Omaha Street Reconstruction,” and on Twitter, “Omaha Street [email protected]” The public may leave a message at (605)343-3311 with any questions or concerns regarding this reconstruction project.
Road Closure
East Anamosa Street
Effective Friday, April 1, 2022, the eastbound right lane of East Anamosa Street will be closed to through traffic, from Lando Lane to East Philadelphia Steet. LEi will be installing a new water main. A four-way stop will be set up at the intersection of East Anamosa Street and North Creek Drive. Signage will be in place to guide motorists through the work zone. See project map below. The anticipated date of completion for this project is October 7, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott with LEi at (605) 348-6115.
Road Closure
12th Street, Quincy Street, Columbus Street
Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, Simon Contractors will be working on the sewer main, water main, storm sewer drains and performing road rehabilitation work that will impact the following roads:
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- 12th Street, from Kansas City Street to Columbus Street
- Quincy Street, from 11th Street to West Street
- The alley running east to west between Quincy Street and Columbus Street
- Columbus Street from 11th Street to West Street
See map for affected areas. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 11, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Ivy with Simon Contractors at (605) 394-3300.
Road Closure
Saint Cloud Street, Saint Paul Street, 3rd Street
Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, R.C.S. Construction will be installing underground utilities, constructing a concrete retaining wall and performing surfacing improvements that will impact the following roads:
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- Saint Cloud Street, from 5th Street to Highland Court
- Saint Cloud Street to Saint Paul Street
- The intersection of Saint Cloud Street, Saint Paul Street and 3rd Street
Detour signing will be in place to reroute traffic along 5th Street, Quincy Street, East Boulevard and Signal Drive. See attached detour map. The anticipated date of completion for this project is November 30, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Evan with R.C.S. Construction at (605) 342-3787.
Road Closure
East Main Street North, Brennan Avenue
Effective Monday, January 3, 2022, Heavy Constructors will be working on a bridge reconstruction project and closing the following roads:
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- East Main Street North, from Steele Avenue to Lacrosse Avenue
- Brennan Avenue, from East Omaha Street to East Main Street North
Heavy Constructors will be working on the bridge over Rapid Creek to strengthen the existing structure and improve pedestrian and bike access and safety over the bridge. Vehicle, pedestrian, and bike path detour signing will be in place to reroute traffic along East Main Street North, Maple Avenue, East Omaha Street and Lacrosse Street. Business access will be maintained on Brennan Avenue for the duration of the project. The anticipated date of completion for this project is August 19, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Dave with Heavy Constructors at (605) 342-3152.
