Future Projects
Bridge Replacements and Rehabilitations
Three bridge rehabilitations are scheduled for 2024. One bridge on Norris Peak Road, one on Reservoir Road (Bridge Improvement Grant) and one on Thunderhead Falls Road (Bridge Improvement Grant) Map of bridge locations
Replacement of two bridges on Thunderhead Falls Road is scheduled for completion in 2024 (Bridge Improvement Grants). Map of bridge locations
Replacement of one bridge on Huether Road and two bridges on Paulsen Road (Local Federal Bridge Replacement Program) is scheduled for 2024. Map of bridge locations
Deadwood Avenue, North
Rapid City and Pennington County will participate in a joint project to reconstruct Deadwood Avenue from I-90 to the Meade County Line. Construction on the Pennington County portion of the project is scheduled to be completed in 2025. Map of project area
Radar Hill Road and Highway 1416 Intersection
Pennington County is working with the SDDOT on the reconstruction of the intersection of Radar Hill Road and Highway 1416. The proposed design will include street lights. KLJ Engineering is currently designing the project. The construction timeline is unknown.
Rochford Road, South
Pennington County is working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) to do transportation improvements for approximately ten (10) miles of South Rochford Road, between the Town of Rochford and its intersection with Deerfield Road. Construction is scheduled for 2023-2025. The project is considered necessary to improve year-round access to the Town of Rochford from the Deerfield Lake area. The existing roadway is difficult to maintain with gravel surfaces, steep grades, and drainage issues. Plans
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2024 Projects
The Pennington County Board of Commissioners has awarded the following projects for 2024:
- Asphalt Concrete Overlay approximately 2.6 miles of Nemo Road; estimated cost $505,448.40. Map of the project area
- Chip seal 38.6 miles of various County roads; estimated cost $1,431,095.60. Maps of the project areas
- Crack seal 42.13 miles of various County roads; estimated cost $337,194.40. Maps of the project areas
- Mill and Reclaim 7.6 miles of Rochford Road; estimated cost $220,940.28. Map of the project area