Street Construction News - Updates

Published on March 24, 2025

Construction of South Veterans Parkway is starting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, beginning with the closure of South Southeastern Avenue from Bison Trail to 85th Street. South Veterans Parkway is a joint project between the City of Sioux Falls and the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). The first phase will start with the contractor installing utilities along Southeastern Avenue as well as hauling dirt and other materials for the roadbed across Southeastern Avenue at the proposed Veterans Parkway intersection, which is south of Bison Trail along Southeastern Avenue.

A signed detour route utilizing 85th Street, Sycamore Avenue and 69th Street for northbound traffic and 69th Street, Cliff Avenue and 85th Street for southbound traffic. Access will be open on Bison Trail and maintained for local traffic along Southeastern Avenue. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while travelling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

For more information on traffic impacts, visit www.southveteransparkway.com

About South Veterans Parkway

South Veterans Parkway is the remaining 8.7 miles of Veterans Parkway that will connect Interstate 29 to Interstate 90. In 2020, the northern segment of Veterans Parkway opened to traffic and the South Dakota Transportation Commission agreed to complete construction of South Veterans Parkway to accommodate regional and future growth and development. Construction will begin in summer 2023 and will occur in segments, with each segment taking about two years to complete. The project is anticipated to be fully completed in 2027. For more information, visit www.southveteransparkway.com.

Lane Closures – Sixth Street

Beginning after the morning commute on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the inside eastbound lane at the intersection of East Sixth Street and Sycamore Avenue will be closed and traffic will be diverted to the turn lane. The outside northbound lane will be closed on the south side of the intersection.

Action Electric will be working on the signal pole in the southeast corner.

This work is anticipated to be completed the same day.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while traveling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

Arrowhead and Veterans Parkways Intersection Construction Starts March 26

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 10th 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 improving 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.

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

Detours: (see detour map below)

Tips for Drivers:

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

Detour Map: Arrowhead and Veterans Parkways Intersection Detour Map_March 2025.pdf

Arrowhead and Veterans Parkways Intersection Renderings: