Portion of Busy Sioux Falls Street Closing Temporarily
Some drivers on the east side of Sioux Falls will be using alternative routes to get where they're going for several days.
Starting Tuesday (October 17), North Cleveland Avenue will be closed from Rice Street to East 10th Street.
The temporary closure will allow crews to perform an asphalt mill and overlay while also replacing the Cleveland Avenue railroad crossing near Rice Street.
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The work is expected to take two weeks to complete.
During the closure, drivers are advised to use either Cliff Avenue or I-229 as alternate routes.
See How East 10th Street in Sioux Falls Has Changed
It's really interesting using Google Streetview to compare the changes from the earliest pictures to the latest.
For Sioux Falls, the earliest views are from 2008 and the latest from early 2022.
Some of the looks aren't the clearest, but it still gives a real good look at how dynamic the east side of Sioux Falls is.
Taking Time to See: Whittier Neighborhood Park Mural in Sioux Falls
I've lived in Sioux Falls for over a decade, and one of the many things I like about this town is that it's big enough that there is always something new to see.
I'm an eastsider and drive-by Meldrum Park on 6th street several times a week. It's a showcase of the best of Sioux Falls; often full of family gatherings, kids playing, and sports; it's a true neighborhood park.
A Survival Guide For Your First Winter in South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.
Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.
So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:
Gallery Credit: RESULTS-TOWNSQUARE MEDIA SIOUX FALLS