Arrowhead and Veterans Intersection Construction Starts March 26

Published on March 20, 2025

Construction of a new intersection at Arrowhead and Veterans Parkways begins on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Arrowhead Parkway, which carries traffic east and west, will be closed east of the intersection. Veterans Parkway, which carries traffic north and south, will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction through the intersection.

Arrowhead Parkway will be closed from just east of Veterans Parkway to East Tenth Street. Arrowhead Parkway will remain open west of Veterans Parkway. Additionally, South Hein Avenue will be closed from Arrowhead Parkway to the road’s dead end to the north.

This closure for Arrowhead Parkway and lane reduction for Veterans Parkway will be in place through the first phase of construction, which is anticipated to continue through the rest of 2025

“The reconstruction of this intersection has been a long time coming and something the City team has been pursuing for years,” said Andy Berg, City Engineer for the City of Sioux Falls. “We are thrilled to kick off this important project that improves a key entrance into Sioux Falls. We know there will be challenges for drivers as this project is constructed. Please use the detours and alternate routes, leave a few minutes early, and slow down for our construction workers. We appreciate everyone’s patience throughout this project.”

The construction project is anticipated to take two years. Improvements will include underground utility installation, grading, retaining walls, three pedestrian underpasses, concrete surfacing, signing, street lighting, traffic signals, and a landscaped median. The project budget is $29.3 million. Currently, Veterans Parkway and Arrowhead Parkway have 16,000 and 17,000 vehicles daily, respectively, that travel through the intersection. Once complete, the intersection will be one of the largest in Sioux Falls.

Additional information about this project and other street construction updates is available at SiouxFalls.gov/Construction.

Detour Map:

Detours:

• Madison Street from Sycamore Avenue to Six Mile Road
• Sycamore Avenue from 26th Street to Madison Street
• 26th Street from Sycamore Avenue to Veterans Parkway
  • Note: 26th Street will not be a full detour. Box culvert construction is happening this spring on 26th Street between Veterans Parkway and Six Mile Road.
• Veterans Parkway from 26th Street to 41st Street
• 41st Street from Veterans Parkway to Six Mile Road
• Six Mile Road from Madison Street to 41st Street
• Temporary traffic signals will be placed at the intersections of Veterans Parkway and Madison Street; Madison Street and Highway 11; and 26th Street and Six Mile Road.

Alternate Routes:

• 60th Street North (north of intersection)
• Holly Boulevard/Rice Street (north of intersection)
  • Note: Rice Street will have an asphalt overlay project between Interstate 229 and Veterans Parkway beginning this fall. Rice Street will remain open during the project.
• Sixth Street from Sycamore Avenue to Veterans Parkway (north of intersection)
• 18th Street from Sycamore Avenue to Veterans Parkway (south of intersection)
• 57th Street (south of intersection)

Tips for Drivers:

• Slow down and eliminate distractions when you are in a construction zone.
• Plan ahead, leave early, and consider an alternate route.