Debby Heisinger

RAPID CITY, S.D. – December 22, 2020 – Installation of mailboxes and permanent signing from Albertta Drive to Norseman Lane will be complete this week. Work continues outside of the existing roadway from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 with minor grading, and stump clearing. Oftedal intends to work through December 23. Construction work will be shut down December 24, 2020 and resume January 4, 2021.

Crews from Pennington County Highway Department continue removing trees adjacent to Sheridan Lake Road between the Spring Creek trail head and the Spring Creek Bridge. This work is expected to take place through December 2020.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes. Additional information will be provided as phasing, access, and traffic control changes with the progression of the project. To view the entire scope of the project, with the phasing and traffic control plans as well as weekly updates, please visit the project Story Map located at: https://arcg.is/58fn9. The public may leave a message at (605)343-3311 with any questions or concerns regarding this reconstruction project.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – December 15, 2020 – Fence work from Albertta Drive to Norseman Lane will be complete this week. Work continues outside of the existing roadway from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 with pipe installation, grading, and clearing. Oftedal intends to work through December 23. Construction work will be shut down December 24, 2020 through January 7, 2021.

Crews from Pennington County Highway Department continue removing trees adjacent to Sheridan Lake Road between the Spring Creek trail head and the Spring Creek Bridge. This work is expected to take place through December 2020.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes. Additional information will be provided as phasing, access, and traffic control changes with the progression of the project. To view the entire scope of the project, with the phasing and traffic control plans as well as weekly updates, please visit the project Story Map located at: https://arcg.is/58fn9. The public may leave a message at (605)343-3311 with any questions or concerns regarding this reconstruction project.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – December 8, 2020 – Installation of curve signs should be completed this week from Albertta Drive to Norseman Lane. Work this week includes fencing and mailbox replacement. Work continues outside of the existing roadway from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 with pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Crews from Pennington County Highway Department are removing trees adjacent to Sheridan Lake Road between the Spring Creek trail head and the Spring Creek Bridge. This work is expected to take place through this month.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – December 2, 2020 – Installation of permanent signs should be completed this week from Albertta Drive to Norseman Lane. Work this week also includes fencing and mailbox replacement. Work continues outside of the existing roadway from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 with pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Crews from Pennington County Highway Department are removing trees adjacent to Sheridan Lake Road between the Spring Creek trail head and the Spring Creek Bridge. This work is expected to take place through this week.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – November 23, 2020 – Work from Albertta Drive to Norseman Lane continues with mailbox replacement and installation of permanent signs. Work has begun outside of the existing roadway from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 with pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Crews from Pennington County Highway Department are removing trees adjacent to Sheridan Lake Road between Dakota Point Road and Burgess Road. This work is expected to take place through November. Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – November 17, 2020 – Work this week includes replacing mailboxes and installing permanent signs. Oftedal also intends to work from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 outside of the existing roadway, as weather allows. That work will include pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Crews from Pennington County Highway Department are removing trees adjacent to Sheridan Lake Road between Dakota Point Road and Burgess Road. This work is expected to take place through November.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.

Additional information will be provided as phasing, access, and traffic control changes with the progression of the project. To view the entire scope of the project, with the phasing and traffic control plans as well as weekly updates, please visit the Story Map located at: https://arcg.is/58fn9. The public may leave a message at (605)343-3311 with any questions or concerns regarding this reconstruction project.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – November 9, 2020 – Work this week includes replacing mailboxes and installing permanent signs. Oftedal also intends to work from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 outside of the existing roadway, as weather allows. That work will include pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes. Additional information will be provided as phasing, access, and traffic control changes with the progression of the project. To view the entire scope of the project, with the phasing and traffic control plans as well as weekly updates, please visit the Story Map located at: https://arcg.is/58fn9. The public may leave a message at (605)343-3311 with any questions or concerns regarding this reconstruction project.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – November 4, 2020 – Work this week includes placing permanent striping, completing the seeding operation, and grouting inlets. Seeding is anticipated to be complete by the end of this week. Oftedal intends to work from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 outside of the existing roadway. That work will include pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Intermittent traffic delays are anticipated to be approximately 15 minutes during daylight hours as traffic is reduced to a single lane and guided through the work zone with the use of flaggers. Plan accordingly and add 15 minutes, at a minimum, to travel schedules. The speed limit is 35 mph from Albertta Drive to Victoria Lake Road.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – October 26, 2020 – Work is suspended today due to weather. Remaining work on the current phase of reconstruction, from Albertta Drive to Norseman Lane, includes placing permanent striping and completing the seeding operation. After completion of work on the current phase, Oftedal intends to work from Norseman Lane to Highway 385 outside of the existing roadway. That work will include pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Intermittent traffic delays are anticipated to be approximately 15 minutes during daylight hours as traffic is reduced to a single lane and guided through the work zone with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. Plan accordingly and add 15 minutes, at a minimum, to travel schedules. The pilot car will accommodate school buses to minimalize delays and bus stop locations will be maintained to assure safety of the students.

Through traffic is advised to consider an alternate route. The speed limit is 35 mph from Albertta Drive to Victoria Lake Road.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – October 20, 2020 – Mainline paving was sand sealed last week. The surface will be swept early this week. Permanent striping will follow as weather allows. After completion of all work from Albertta Drive to Norseman Lane, Oftedal intends to work in areas outside of the existing roadway from Norseman Lane to Highway 385. Work will include pipe installation, grading, and clearing.

Intermittent traffic delays are anticipated to be approximately 15 minutes during daylight hours as traffic is reduced to a single lane and guided through the work zone with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. Plan accordingly and add 15 minutes, at a minimum, to travel schedules. The pilot car will accommodate school buses to minimalize delays and bus stop locations will be maintained to assure safety of the students.

Through traffic is advised to consider an alternate route. The speed limit is 35 mph from Albertta Drive to Victoria Lake Road.

Motorists are asked to be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.