The contractor is continuing to place layers of gravel material from two miles north of S.D. Highway 44 to the Lawrence-Pennington County line.
Users of the roadway can expect delays of approximately 15 minutes and the use of flaggers from two miles north of Highway 44 to the Pennington-Lawrence County line.
The speed limit has been reduced through the construction area.
The contractor is applying water to the gravel roadway to control dust as needed.
The contractor is working Saturdays as necessary.
Coming Up:
South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the contractor are prepared to provide snow removal operations within the construction area should winter weather arrive while construction is ongoing.
Phase 2 (south end of Pactola Dam to Calumet Road) pre-construction activities are expected to begin in late 2024. Pre-construction activities include tree clearing near the roadway and off-road grading.
A pre-construction informational meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Rimrock Church (12200 S.D. Highway 44 Rapid City, SD 57702) and will focus on Phase 2 construction activities taking place in 2025 and 2026.
Visit the project website for the most updated information, including pictures and videos of construction progress.
🦺Construction Zone Reminders 🦺
Follow posted speed limits in construction zones.
Be aware of flaggers and other construction workers in the construction area.
If you are following a pilot car, stay with the line, and do not stop or exit your vehicle in the project area.
It is illegal to go beyond cones and barriers within construction zones even when the contractor is not working.
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About the Project
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reconstructing a portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence County line and the south end of Sheridan Lake. Once completed, this section of Highway 385 will feature safety improvements, including wider shoulders on each side of the road where possible, improved road curves to meet current design standards, additional turning lanes to improve traffic flow, and new surfacing. Learn more about this project by watching this presentation. Phase 1 is currently under construction.
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