Sioux Falls Construction Project: Lane Closure Details And Impact

Traffic on a busy stretch of Interstate in Sioux Falls is about to get a lot worse.

Beginning Monday (March 16), one lane of southbound I-229 will be closed at mile marker 0. This lane closure will be placed south of the I-29 northbound on-ramp.

The lane closure is part of the I-29 and 85th Street interchange construction project.

The project includes construction of a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), structure development work, grading, concrete surfacing, curb and gutter, storm sewer, lighting, signals, permanent signing, and pavement marking.

This lane closure will remain in place through September.

Business access will be maintained at 85th Street and Sundowner Avenue and Tall Grass Avenue.

The $54 million project is expected to be completed in November 2027.

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The Most Road Rage Inducing Spots in Sioux Falls

More than anything, I'm holding out for Star Trek transporter technology. I'm not necessarily not excited about driverless cars. I for sure would be happy to not have to drive anymore. But, I don't want to do that until EVERYONE ELSE does it too.

Driving is not worth it. Even in Sioux Falls, there are plenty of opportunities to send your blood pressure into the red when wading through traffic.

Road Rage and driving in Sioux Falls go hand in hand, so much so that when we asked locals "Where do you get the worst road rage in Sioux Falls?" people had very strong opinions:

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Veer off the beaten path. Take a road trip and try some favorite small-town eateries. Just by driving a few miles, you could find some delicious hidden gems.

From steaks to seafood, chislic to chicken, these are out-of-the-way unexpected finds that will make your taste buds tingle.

Here's a list of 16 Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants within 90 minutes of Sioux Falls.

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