
For the safety of everyone, please obey the construction signage. Do not pass by full street closure barricades. If at all possible, travelers should find an alternate route, to avoid traffic congestion.
Construction underway on U.S. Highway 81 North of Yankton
Work is currently underway on U.S. Highway 81 between 302nd Street and 306th Street to extend the four-lane divided roadway north of Yankton.
The anticipated overall completion date for the project is November 2025.
The Gavins Point Project Crest Road closure will be extended for the following weeks:
- 8:00 am, March 24, 2025 through 2:30 pm March 28, 2025.
- 8:00 am, March 31, 2025 through 2:30 pm April 4, 2025.
- 8:00 am, April 7, 2025 through 2:30 pm April 11, 2025.
This will be a full road closure for spillway and intake bridge. The contractor will using this time to continue the maintenance and inspection.
The Crest Road will be OPEN weekends between each closure.
You can always check on construction updates and road conditions by viewing this map on the South Dakota Department of Transportation website.