South Dakota transportation officials want input from across the state regarding which highways need attention. The department is creating the latest four-year plan for improvements to state roads.
The state Department of Transportation is working with local and federal authorities to determine which South Dakota highways should be part of the newest Transportation Improvement Program. The plan’s goal is to preserve, renovate, and enhance the state’s transportation network.
Mike Behm is a Project Manager for the DOT. He says officials want people to weigh in on which roads need attention ahead of constructing the latest plan.
"We’re asking for input a little bit earlier, so we can take those projects and those locations into account as we’re developing the plan," Behm says. "One thing to remember is that comments in regards to a particular route or improvement may not be accomplished yet this summer. What we’re looking for are those roads that are coming up in the next four or five years for replacement or for reconstruction or resurfacing."
Behm asks people to review that proposed highway improvement plan, because some issues people recognize are already DOT priorities. Officials encourage people with comments to submit their input by April 15th.
Public meetings on the statewide program are schedule for July. Follow this link to the current Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.