Numerous Lane Closures Impacting Sioux Falls Traffic

Drivers on some of the busiest streets in Sioux Falls will be dealing with some additional traffic headaches over the next several days.

A quartet of utility-related projects are all getting underway today (July 31), including a pair that will impact downtown streets.

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The first is on North Phillips Avenue.

The parking lane on the east side of the road, between East Eighth Street and East Sixth Street, is closed to allow Xcel Energy to do work in the area.

The closure will be in effect until Saturday (August 4).

Just a few blocks away, the outside southbound lane on North Minnesota Avenue, between West Third Street and West Eighth Street, is also closed.

Mid-American Energy is installing new gas mains in the area.

The closure will be in effect for about a month.

Elsewhere, the outside eastbound lane of West 12th Street is closed between the Big Sioux River Bridge and Kiwanis Avenue to allow crews to perform sidewalk repairs.

Two eastbound lanes will remain open to traffic at all times. Westbound traffic will not be impacted.

The work should be completed in a week.

In Southeast Sioux Falls, the outside lanes on East 57th Street will be closed between South Pennbrook Ave and South Pheasant Lane to allow Xcel Energy to do work in the area.

The closure is expected to last two weeks.

Worst Parking Lots in Sioux Falls Metro

Let's face it, some of the parking lots in the Sioux Falls metro are pretty hard to navigate. Sometimes it feels as though you're taking a risk driving through them on a busy day.

We made a list of some of the worst parking lots in the Sioux Falls Metro. Be extra careful while guiding your vehicle in these tricky lots.

Is the parking lot you dread driving in the most on this list? Take a look and find out.

9 Ways To Ruin Your South Dakota Driving Record

Did you know that South Dakota uses a points system with your driver's license? Meaning that if you are convicted of a moving violation, get a ticket, you get a certain number of points.

If those points add up to 15 in one year, or 22 points in two years, you can get your license suspended. Then after the suspension, you'll have to pay application fees and the reinstatement fee.

So, what are the violation that can earn you the most points? Let's find out.

SOURCE: South Dakota Department of Public Safety