Parking Structure Construction Status - UPDATED 8/15/2023
August 15, 2023 Update:
PARKING STRUCTURE’S WEST STAIRWELL CLOSING
MONDAY (Aug. 21) AS PART OF RENOVATION WORK
RAPID CITY, SD—Effective next Monday, August 21, the Sixth Street west stairwell of the downtown parking structure will be closed for scheduled renovations. The Fifth Street east stairwell will open up for public access beginning this weekend according to City officials.
“Crews have been working the past several weeks on the east stairwell next to Fifth Street with the public accessing the structure from the Sixth Street west stairwell,” said Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan. “Contractor crews are at a point where the east stairwell can be opened to public access and work can commence on the west stairwell next to Sixth Street.”
Both stairwells will be open for access this weekend. The Sixth Street stairwell will be closed several weeks to public access.
City Operations Management Engineer Rod Johnson advises the public to continue using caution when driving or walking in the parking structure with equipment and contractor crews continuing to work in the structure.
The downtown parking structure renovation project is scheduled for completion this fall.
June 29, 2023 Update:
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE TO OPEN FOR LEASED PARKING, WEST STAIRWELL ACCESS
RAPID CITY, SD—Sufficient progress has been made on the downtown parking ramp structure allowing upper levels of the ramp to be safely used by lease holders. SECO Construction will open these areas beginning Friday evening.
Much of the first level of the structure had been opened to public parking access earlier this month. Beginning Friday evening, most of the first floor level will be open to public parking and the second and third levels will be opened up again to leased parking, though parking will be limited in certain areas as construction teams continue to work throughout the parking structure.
City parking enforcement staff will be contacting permitholders regarding access to the additional leased spaces. A permit is required for parking in the leased spaces on the second and third levels of the structure between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Outside of these hours, the area is available for free parking to the public, apart from the limited access area on the top level of the parking structure.
In addition, beginning Friday, the west stairwell on the Sixth Street side of the facility will be opened to public access as work continues on the east stairwell.
City and contractor officials indicate construction on the parking facility will continue until late fall with detours around the work areas. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to proceed with caution throughout the facility as the work proceeds and work areas change during the construction period.
June 15, 2023 Update:
CITY TO BEGIN TRANSITIONING PERMITHOLDERS
BACK TO DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE
RAPID CITY, SD—Effective this weekend, the downtown parking structure will open up an additional 25 parking spaces due to continued progress on the facility’s renovation project by contractors.
Officials with the City’s Community Development Department indicate the 25 parking spaces are part of the leased parking area of the parking structure, and a permit is required to park in this area between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Outside of these hours, the area will be available for free parking to the public. City parking enforcement staff will be in contact with all permitholders with more information on the transition.
The structure was first opened to partial access beginning with the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The access is being expanded with more than two dozen additional spaces available for parking, primarily on the first level and first level ramp
In addition, City officials indicate both the Fifth Street and Sixth Street entrances to the facility will open to public access this weekend. Both stairwells will remain closed to access.
“The contractors continue to make very good progress,” said Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan. “This is great news that we are able to open up more of the structure to parking as renovation work continues.”
The project began in January is scheduled for completion this fall. The public is also reminded to drive with caution and at reduced speed through the parking structure’s access areas due to continue work and the presence of construction equipment.
City officials also remind the public of additional options for public parking during evening hours, weekends and holidays:
- The City Hall parking lot at 300 Sixth Street
- The City-leased parking lot to the east of the Stockgrowers Building, 400 block of St. Joseph Street
- The City-leased parking lot behind First National Bank near Apolda Street and Seventh Street
- The City-leased parking lot in the 800 block of Main Street to the east of Bob’s Shoe Repair
The public is reminded not to park in private business lots.
The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
June 1, 2023 Update:
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE REMAINS
OPEN TO LIMITED PARKING
Crews ahead of schedule, making sufficient progress
to allow lower level parking as renovations continue
RAPID CITY, SD—City officials announced today the downtown parking structure will remain open to partial access as renovations continue on the facility.
The structure was first opened to partial access for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Crews from SECO Construction – the project contractor - have made sufficient progress on the current phase of the renovation project to allow parking on the lower level of the structure throughout the remainder of the construction project.
“This is very good news,” said Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan. “We appreciate the public’s patience and the great work of the contractors to open the structure to limited parking ahead of schedule.”
Gilligan says metered parking on the lower level will be $1 per hour. With continued work and equipment inside the structure, the public is advised to drive with caution and at reduced speed through the parking area. The stairwells remain under construction and remain inaccessible to the public.
City officials remind the public of additional options for public parking during evening hours, weekends and holidays:
- The City Hall parking lot at 300 Sixth Street
- The City-leased parking lot to the east of the Stockgrowers Building, 400 block of St. Joseph Street
- The City-leased parking lot behind First National Bank near Apolda Street and Seventh Street
- The City-leased parking lot in the 800 block of Main Street to the east of Bob’s Shoe Repair
The public is reminded not to park in private business lots.
The downtown parking structure project began in January and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
May 22, 2023 Update:
CITY ANNOUNCES FREE PARKING
IN DOWNTOWN AREA DURING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Downtown Parking Structure will also open
to partial access for holiday weekend
City officials announced today there will be free parking in the downtown area for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. In addition, partial access will be available this holiday weekend to the downtown parking structure.
“From high school graduations to the dedication of the renovated veterans monument in Memorial Park, to holiday shopping activities and the official start of the summer visitor season, there will be a lot to do in and around the downtown area over the holiday weekend,” said Community Development Director Vicki Fisher. “This will be a great opportunity to take in a movie, walk among the presidents and do some shopping and catch lunch with family and friends.”
Fisher also announced SECO Construction has made sufficient progress on the latest phase of renovations to the downtown parking structure to allow partial access during the busy holiday weekend. The stairwells remain closed to public access. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to use caution around construction equipment and materials.
“This is an exciting holiday time in Rapid City and we appreciate everyone’s patience the last several weeks with the needed construction activities in the parking structure,” Fisher said. “We hope the free parking weekend and partial access to the parking structure will contribute to a holiday filled with great experiences, memories and holiday reflection.”
City officials remind the public of additional options for public parking during evening hours, weekends and holidays:
- The City Hall parking lot at 300 Sixth Street
- The City-leased parking lot to the east of the Stockgrowers Building, 400 block of St. Joseph Street
- The City-leased parking lot behind First National Bank near Apolda Street and Seventh Street
- The City-leased parking lot in the 800 block of Main Street to the east of Bob’s Shoe Repair
The public is reminded not to park in private business lots.
The downtown parking structure project began in January and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
May 12, 2023 Update:
CITY OFFICIALS REMIND PUBLIC OF PARKING ALTERNATIVES DURING CLOSURE OF DOWNTOWN STRUCTURE
Officials provide latest update including evening, weekend options; Free Memorial Day weekend parking
RAPID CITY, SD—With the City’s downtown parking structure set to close April 30 evening for approximately six weeks for the next phase of renovation work, City officials are reminding the public of available parking alternatives during the closure period.
City Parking Enforcement Operations Manager Anna Gilligan has been working with permit holders to identify alternate parking space for each permit holder to use during the parking structure closure. As alternatives during the parking structure closure, Gilligan advises the public to utilize metered areas in the downtown district during the business day. All City-leased surface parking lots require a permit for parking Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., however are open to public access after 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends.
Gilligan offers these examples for public parking during evening hours and weekends:
- The City Hall parking lot at 300 Sixth Street
- The City-leased parking lot to the east of the Stockgrowers Building, 400 block of St. Joseph Street
- The City-leased parking lot behind First National Bank near Apolda Street and Seventh Street
- The City-leased parking lot in the 800 block of Main Street to the east of Bob’s Shoe Repair
The public is reminded not to park in private business lots.
For the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, Gilligan says there will be free downtown parking and the project contractor is also planning to open up the parking structure to partial access.
The extensive renovation project began in January and is entering an important phase of work over the next six weeks beginning April 30. This latest phase of renovation work includes concrete treatment on all levels and major structural renovations in the driving lanes of the parking structure.
“Safety is our number one priority,” said City Operations Management Engineer Rod Johnson. “It’s necessary to close the facility during this time because the treatment materials can cause damage to vehicles and it is best we keep the area off limits to both pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
The contractor is also expected to provide limited access to the parking structure during the Memorial Day holiday weekend period, May 27-29 with free parking in the downtown area.
The project began in January and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
SECO Construction, Inc. is the contractor on the project. Parking questions can be directed to Gilligan on the parking hotline at 605-394-6098. Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634. The public can keep up on the status of the project by visiting the City’s home page at www.rcgov.org
May 1, 2023 Update:
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE TO CLOSE
BEGINNING APRIL 30 FOR NEXT PHASE OF WORK
City officials provide latest update
RAPID CITY, SD—Effective Sunday, April 30, the City’s downtown parking structure will close for six weeks for the next phase of renovation work.
City officials took to social media Friday to provide the most recent update to the extensive renovation project which began in January. The entire parking structure will close at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30 to all vehicles and pedestrians. This latest phase of the renovation work includes concrete treatment on all levels and major structural renovations in the driving lanes of the structure.
City Parking Enforcement Operations Manager Anna Gilligan will be working with all permit holders prior to April 30 and will identify alternate parking space for each permit holder to use during the parking structure closure.
Until the April 30 closure, access to the parking structure continues as phase one work continues. Access is available from both the Fifth and Sixth Street entrances. The public can expect periodic detours within the structure until the closure begins on April 30. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas. Pedestrians are advised not to walk through marked work areas.
The project began in January and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
SECO Construction, Inc. is the contractor on the project. Parking questions can be directed to Gilligan on the parking hotline at 605-394-6098. Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634. The public can keep up on the status of the project by visiting the City’s home page at www.rcgov.org .
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April 25, 2023 Update:
CITY OFFICIALS REMIND PUBLIC
OF PARKING ALTERNATIVES
DURING CLOSURE OF DOWNTOWN STRUCTURE
Officials provide latest update including
evening, weekend options;
Free Memorial Day weekend parking
RAPID CITY, SD—With the City’s downtown parking structure set to close Sunday evening for approximately six weeks for the next phase of renovation work, City officials are reminding the public of available parking alternatives during the closure period.
City Parking Enforcement Operations Manager Anna Gilligan has been working with permit holders to identify alternate parking space for each permit holder to use during the parking structure closure. As alternatives during the parking structure closure, Gilligan advises the public to utilize metered areas in the downtown district during the business day. All City-leased surface parking lots require a permit for parking Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., however are open to public access after 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends.
Gilligan offers these examples for public parking during evening hours and weekends:
- The City Hall parking lot at 300 Sixth Street
- The City-leased parking lot to the east of the Stockgrowers Building, 400 block of St. Joseph Street
- The City-leased parking lot behind First National Bank near Apolda Street and Seventh Street
- The City-leased parking lot in the 800 block of Main Street to the east of Bob’s Shoe Repair
The public is reminded not to park in private business lots.
For the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, Gilligan says there will be free downtown parking and the project contractor is also planning to open up the parking structure to partial access.
The extensive renovation project began in January and is entering an important phase of work over the next six weeks beginning Sunday. This latest phase of renovation work includes concrete treatment on all levels and major structural renovations in the driving lanes of the parking structure.
“Safety is our number one priority,” said City Operations Management Engineer Rod Johnson. “It’s necessary to close the facility during this time because the treatment materials can cause damage to vehicles and it is best we keep the area off limits to both pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
The contractor is also expected to provide limited access to the parking structure during the Memorial Day holiday weekend period, May 27-29 with free parking in the downtown area.
Until the April 30 closure, access to the parking structure continues as phase one work concludes. Access is available from both the Fifth and Sixth Street entrances. The public can expect periodic detours within the structure until the closure begins on April 30. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas. Pedestrians are advised not to walk through marked work areas.
The project began in January and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
SECO Construction, Inc. is the contractor on the project. Parking questions can be directed to Gilligan on the parking hotline at 605-394-6098. Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634. The public can keep up on the status of the project by visiting the City’s home page at www.rcgov.org .
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April 17, 2023 Update:
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE TO CLOSE
BEGINNING APRIL 30 FOR NEXT PHASE OF WORK
RAPID CITY, SD—Effective Sunday, April 30, the City’s downtown parking structure will close for six weeks for the next phase of renovation work.
City officials took to social media Friday to provide the most recent update to the extensive renovation project which began in January. The entire parking structure will close at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30 to all vehicles and pedestrians. This latest phase of the renovation work includes concrete treatment on all levels and major structural renovations in the driving lanes of the structure.
City Parking Enforcement Operations Manager Anna Gilligan will be working with all permit holders prior to April 30 and will identify alternate parking space for each permit holder to use during the parking structure closure.
Until the April 30 closure, access to the parking structure continues as phase one work continues. Access is available from both the Fifth and Sixth Street entrances. The public can expect periodic detours within the structure until the closure begins on April 30. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas. Pedestrians are advised not to walk through marked work areas.
The project began in January and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
SECO Construction, Inc. is the contractor on the project. Parking questions can be directed to Gilligan on the parking hotline at 605-394-6098. Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634. The public can keep up on the status of the project by visiting the City’s home page at www.rcgov.org .
April 11, 2023 Update:
Public Service Announcement
Downtown Parking Structure
Subject: Downtown Parking Structure Update
Crews continue to work on the first phase of the renovation project along the south side of the parking structure. Work is concentrated mainly on the first and second levels. Phase one work will continue through Sunday April 30, 2023. Access to the parking structure will continue from both the 5th and 6th Street entrances until April 30. The public can expect periodic detours within the parking structure during this construction phase and throughout much of the renovation process. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas. Pedestrians are advised not to walk through marked worked areas.
Effective Sunday, April 30 at 6:00 PM, the entire parking structure will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians. The full closure is expected to last approximately 5-6 weeks depending on the weather. This phase of the renovation will include concrete treatment on all levels and major structural renovations in the driving lanes.
City Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan will be in contact with all permit holders prior to April 30th and identify an alternate parking space during the parking structure closure.
The project is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations aimed at improving the structural integrity of the parking structure and improving stairways.
SECO Construction, Inc. is the contractor on the project. Parking questions can be directed to City Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan on the parking hotline at 605-394-6098. Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634.
-March 24, 2023 Update-
CITY OFFICIALS PROVIDE WORK UPDATE
ON DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE
RAPID CITY, SD—City Parking Enforcement Operations Manager Anna Gilligan provides this update on the renovation project with the downtown parking structure adjacent to Main Street Square.
Crews continue work on the first phase of the renovation project. The project began in January and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations to the parking structure, including improvements to the structural integrity of the facility and improving the ramp’s stairwells.
Gilligan says contractors are continuing their efforts on the south side of the first and second floors of the downtown parking structure. Public parking on the first floor of the structure continues to be accessed from the Fifth Street entrance. Access to leased and upper-level parking is available from the Sixth Street entrance.
The east stair tower accessed from Fifth Street remains closed for reconstruction. Pedestrian access to the upper levels of the parking structure is available by using the west stair tower from the Sixth Street access.
City officials remind the public they should expect periodic detours within the parking structure during this first phase and throughout much of the renovation process. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas. The public can keep up on the status of the project by visiting the City’s home page at www.rcgov.org .
-February 24, 2023 Update-
CREWS CONTINUE WORK ON DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE
**PUBLIC REMINDED OF PARKING & ACCESS ADJUSTMENTS
RAPID CITY, SD—Work continues on the first phase of renovations to the downtown parking structure adjacent to Main Street Square.
Continued work by contractors focuses on the south side of the first and second floors of the downtown parking structure. The east stair tower accessed from Fifth Street remains closed for reconstruction. Pedestrian access to the upper levels of the parking structure is available by using the west stair tower from the Sixth Street access.
Public parking on the first floor of the structure continues to be accessed from the Fifth Street entrance. Access to leased and upper-level parking is available from the Sixth Street entrance.
City officials remind the public they should expect periodic detours within the parking structure during this first phase and throughout much of the renovation process. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas.
The downtown parking structure renovation project will occur in multiple phases and is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations aimed at improving the structural integrity of the parking structure and improving the structure’s stairwells.
-February 14, 2023 Update-
PUBLIC REMINDED OF CONSTRUCTION WITH ACCESS ADJUSTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE
RAPID CITY, SD—City officials remind the public of access adjustments to the downtown parking structure due to ongoing construction activities.
Phase one construction work on the parking structure adjacent to Main Street Square began on January 30 and is scheduled over the next several weeks. Contractor crews remain focused on the south side of the first and second floors of the structure. During the construction period, the east stair tower accessed from Fifth Street remains closed for reconstruction. Pedestrian access to the upper levels of the parking structure is available by using the west stair tower from the Sixth Street side.
In addition, public parking on the first floor of the structure is accessed from the Fifth Street entrance. Access to leased and upper-level parking is available from the Sixth Street entrance.
The public can expect periodic detours within the parking structure during this construction phase and throughout much of the renovation process. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas.
The downtown parking structure renovation project will occur in multiple phases. The project is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations aimed at improving the structural integrity of the parking structure and improving the structure’s stairwells.
SECO Construction is the contractor on the project. Parking questions can be directed to City Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan on the parking hotline at 605-394-6098. Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634.
-January 20, 2023 Update-
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE WORK EXPANDS JANUARY 30 WITH ENTRANCE & STAIR ACCESS CHANGES
RAPID CITY, SD—With the preconstruction phase completed, phase one work on the City’s downtown parking structure is set to begin Monday.
Effective Monday, January 30, until further notice, contractors will be working on the south side of the first and second floors of the downtown parking structure adjacent to Main Street Square. During this period, the east stair tower will be closed for reconstruction. Pedestrian access to the upper levels of the parking structure will be available by using the west stair tower.Public parking on the first floor of the structure will be accessed from the Fifth Street entrance. Access to leased and upper-level parking will be available from the Sixth Street entrance. Officials advise the public should expect periodic detours within the parking structure during this phase and throughout much of the renovation process. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas.The downtown parking structure renovation project will occur in multiple phases. The project is estimated for completion in late fall. The project includes needed repairs and renovations aimed at improving the structural integrity of the parking structure and improving the ramp’s stairwells
Updates on the project will be provided on the City’s website at https://www.rcgov.org/news/parking-structure-construction-status-11420.html
SECO Construction is the contractor on the project. Parking questions can be directed to City Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan at the parking hotline at 605-394-6098. Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634.
-January 5, 2023 Update-
The downtown parking ramp adjacent to Main Street Square will be undergoing repairs beginning January 10, 2023 and continuing through late fall 2023. Initial preparatory work will begin on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The public should expect detours within the parking ramp starting on January 10, 2023 and continuing until Friday, January 13, 2023. Workers will be using lift equipment and traffic will be diverted around work areas with traffic control devices. Please reduce speeds and carefully maneuver around the work area as directed. This will have a minor impact on parking availability. Access will be available to the entire parking ramp during this timeframe.
Status of project will be updated regularly at this link.