Road Report: June 9, 2025

Construction season is here, so we’re back with our weekly look at what projects are done, where you’ll find traffic impacts and what’s scheduled next.

What’s underway

41st Street: Work is progressing on the sidewalk improvement project along 41st Street between Western and Westport avenues.

Construction on the north side of 41st is complete.

Now, the contractor is working on the south side of 41st between Westport Avenue and Sheldon Lane.

Sidewalk removal also has started on the south side between Sheldon Lane and Western Avenue, and this work is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.

Similar work on the east side of Minnesota Avenue between 14th and 18th streets is scheduled to begin June 16. Message boards will be placed on-site starting today to notify the public. The Minnesota Avenue improvements are anticipated to be completed by mid-August.

85th Street: The contractor is making good progress on the 85th Street project between Sioux Falls and Tea.

Paving of the roundabout at 85th Street and Heritage Parkway/Ellis Road is complete, and the roundabout reopened to traffic Friday.

Asphalt paving also is finished on 85th between Heritage Parkway and Sundowner Avenue.

In the coming weeks, the contractor will focus on shoulder work and site restoration.

Construction began last year on this joint city of Sioux Falls/city of Tea project to improve 85th Street between Heritage Parkway/Ellis Road and Sundowner Avenue.

The intersection at 85th and Sundowner was completed last year. All remaining work is expected to be completed this summer.

Cliff Avenue: The northbound lanes of Cliff Avenue closed June 6 between the Big Sioux River bridge and Tomar Road to allow crews to perform concrete joint repairs, partial depth concrete repairs and curb and gutter repairs. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained in the newly repaired southbound lanes. In the upcoming weeks, the location of the lane closures on Cliff will vary between the bridge and Tomar. At a minimum, one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times. Access to businesses, parks and homes will be maintained. Access to side streets will be maintained if possible.  This work is anticipated to be complete by mid-August.

85th Street: The eastbound and westbound outside lanes of 85th Street closed June 4 between Minnesota and Audie avenues to allow crews to perform sidewalk repairs. The outside southbound lane of Minnesota will be closed between 85th and just before the Walmart entrance for the same work. In addition, the southbound parking lane on Minnesota will be closed between 77th and 81st streets to allow crews to perform sidewalk repairs. Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be completed within one week.

Bahnson Avenue: The parking lane of Bahnson Avenue closed June 4 between 13th and 15th streets and between 31st Street and Old Orchard Trail to allow crews to perform sidewalk repairs. Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be completed within one week.

49th Street: The parking lane of 49th Street has been closed intermittently since June 4 between Cliff and Southeastern avenues to allow crews to perform sidewalk repairs. Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be completed within one week.

What’s next 

Alley: Beginning today, the north 100 feet of the alley between Dakota and Main avenues just south of Walnut Street will be closed. The Light, Power and Traffic Division of Public Works for the city of Sioux Falls will be working on utilities. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks.

33rd & Veterans: Beginning today, 33rd Street and Veterans Parkway will see increased truck traffic. The contractor will be staging construction and using these streets for access to the construction zone. No street closure is anticipated with this project. Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be completed within six weeks.

41st Street: Beginning today, 41st Street, Manifold and Dubuque avenues and Huber Street will see increased truck traffic. The contractor will be staging construction and using these streets for access to the construction zone. No street closure is anticipated with this project.  Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be completed within six weeks.

Fourth Avenue: Beginning today, Fourth Avenue between Park Drive and 26th Street will be closed to through traffic for the installation of utilities for the new McKennan Park wading pool. Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be completed within two weeks.

Riverdale Park: Beginning today, construction improvements will begin to the bike trail connection at Riverdale Park. The asphalt trail between the restrooms and pickleball complex and the Riverdale Park trail bridge will be replaced with a concrete surface. No access to the bike trail loop will be available from the park during this time. During construction, users can access the trail from either Rotary or Cherry Rock parks. The Riverdale Park trail connection is anticipated to be fully complete and open by July 18.

Kiwanis Avenue: Beginning on Wednesday, the outside southbound lane of Kiwanis Avenue will be closed between Madison and Second streets.  Mr. Rooter Plumbing will be making utility repairs. This work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday.