Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 Reopening Plans for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 Update 8 a.m. (MT) / 9 a.m. (CT)
For Immediate Release:
Friday, Dec. 23, 2022
Contact:
Craig Smith, Director of Operations, 605-773-5155
Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 Reopening Plans for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022
Update 8 a.m. (MT) / 9 a.m. (CT)
PIERRE, S.D. – Sections of Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 are being reopened today, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, provided conditions improve as forecasted throughout the day.
I-90 Updates:
• I-90 (westbound ONLY) from Wall to Rapid City has been reopened.
• The remaining section of I-90 between Wall and Minnesota state line has significant drifting and cleanup is being done throughout the state. Progress will be monitored. This section will be reopened as soon as conditions safely allow. SDDOT anticipates additional sections of I-90 to begin reopening late morning through late afternoon, as conditions improve and visibility and drifting snow no longer present safety concerns.
I-29 Updates:
• I-29 (northbound and southbound) from Sioux Falls to Watertown has been reopened.
• The remaining section of I-29, between Watertown and the North Dakota state line, has significant drifting and visibility issues. Progress will be monitored. This section will be reopened as soon as conditions safely allow. SDDOT anticipates the remaining section of I-29 to reopen late afternoon as conditions improve and visibility and drifting no longer present safety concerns.
Travel Conditions:
Due to the extremely cold temperatures and windy conditions, applying chemical and salt are not effective treatment options.
• Travelers should expect to encounter ice-covered roads and snow covered shoulders.
• Snow removal equipment will be working to remove ice in the driving lanes and snow remaining on shoulders.
• Please use extra caution and reduce travel speed.
No Travel Advisories continue to impact state highways across South Dakota, with many highways physically impassable from blockages of large snow drifts, stranded vehicles, and completely plugged bridges.
SD511 Notifications:
For the latest on road and weather conditions, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511. Sign up for customized notifications on https://sd511.org for this free service that allows you to receive text messages and/or email notifications about road closure updates and travel advisories along routes of your choice.
To access all the latest information, please click on the December 2022 Storm Information graphic on the homepage of the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/.
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