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Posted 2/10/2012 from Public Works:
Public Meetings for Proposed Rail Yard Relocation
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Engineering Division of Public Works will be holding public meetings to discuss alternatives for relocation of the rail switch yard in downtown Sioux Falls...
Posted 2/10/2012 from Public Works:
Events Center Contractor Open House
Mortenson Construction, the construction manager for the Sioux Falls Events Center, will host an open house for all subcontractors interested in the construction of our new Events Center...
Posted 2/7/2012 from Public Works:
City of Sioux Falls and South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources Tire Cleanup Program
The Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill has been awarded a grant from the SD Department of Environment and Natural Resources to help with tire cleanup efforts from residential and farm properties in the five-county service area of the Landfill...
Posted 1/31/2012 from Public Works:
Public Open House for 60th Street North Corridor Planning and Feasibility Study
The South Dakota Department of Transportation and the Engineering Division of Public Works will be hosting the third and final public open house...
Posted 1/27/2012 from Street Construction:
Temporary Street Closure
Ash Street from Chambers Street to North Drive will be closed on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 noon...
Posted 1/27/2012 from Public Works:
Events Center Facility/Tenant Committee Established
In an effort to promote community involvement and capture citizen input in the design of the new Sioux Falls Events Center, a Facility/Tenant Committee has been established...
Posted 1/26/2012 from Street Construction:
Sixth Street Lane Closure
Both eastbound lanes of Sixth Street between Phillips Avenue and Cherapa Place will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012...
Posted 1/26/2012 from Public Works:
Events Center Design Elements Committee Established
In an effort to promote community involvement and capture citizen input in the design of the new Sioux Falls Events Center, a Design Elements Committee has been established...
Posted 1/25/2012 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Minnesota Avenue and Lane Closure—26th Street
This work has been postponed for one day. Work will begin on Thursday morning, January 26, 2012...
Posted 1/20/2012 from Street Construction:
Emergency Lane Closure—Minnesota Avenue
On Minnesota Avenue between Tenth Street and 11th Street, the outside northbound lane is closed...
Posted 1/20/2012 from Public Works:
—Save the Date—Events Center Contractor Open House
M.A. Mortenson, the construction manager for the Sioux Falls Events Center, will host an open house for all subcontractors interested in the construction of our new Events Center.
Posted 1/20/2012 from Snow Alert and Removal Information:
Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls
The City of Sioux Falls Street Department has announced a Snow Alert. Plowing of Emergency Snow Routes began earlier today and will continue until routes are clear...
Posted 1/19/2012 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Louise Avenue
On Friday morning, January 20, 2012, the outside southbound lane on Louise Avenue will be closed between the Walmart entrance and 41st Street...
Posted 1/17/2012 from Street Construction:
Sixth Street Lane Closure
Both eastbound lanes of Sixth Street between Phillips Avenue and Cherapa Place will be closed from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012...
Posted 1/13/2012 from Street Construction:
Updated Emergency Lane Closure – Eighth Street
On Eighth Street between Dakota Avenue and Main Avenue the eastbound lanes are closed...
Posted 1/12/2012 from Street Construction:
Emergency Lane Closure—26th Street
On Thursday evening, January 12, 2012, after 7 p.m., 26th Street will be closed between Van Eps Avenue and Wayland Avenue...
Posted 1/10/2012 from Street Construction:
Sixth Street Lane Closure
Both eastbound lanes of Sixth Street between Phillips Avenue and Cherapa Place will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Posted 1/10/2012 from Public Works:
Sioux River South Interceptor Sewer Lining
Starting in January 2012, work will begin for the Sioux River South Interceptor Sewer Lining Project located along the west side of the Big...
Posted 1/6/2012 from Street Construction:
Daytime Lane Closures—West 50th Street
Beginning at 7 a.m on Monday, January 9, 2012, construction crews will be working in the center of West 50th Street between the intersections of South Elmwood Avenue and South Western Avenue...
Posted 1/4/2012 from Public Works:
Water for Sioux Falls’ Future
On Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., Public Works invites you to meet at the water tower at 57th Street and Lewis Avenue...
Posted 1/4/2012 from Street Construction:
Emergency Lane Closure – 49th Street
On Wednesday morning January 4, 2012 the outside westbound lane on 49th Street was closed at Oxbow Avenue...
Posted 1/3/2012 from Public Works:
Construction Complete—Your Nose Knows!
Minger Construction, the contractor replacing a large diameter sewer pipe in the area of Tuthill and Spencer Parks, will finish pipe installation this week...
Posted 12/30/2011 from Street Construction:
Traffic Restriction—East Plum Creek Road (Between East 56th Street and East 57th Street)
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, construction crews will be working in the center of East Plum Creek Road between the intersections of East 56th Street and East 57th Street...
Posted 12/22/2011 from Public Works:
Holiday-Related Waste
In years past, over the two-week holiday period after Christmas, waste disposal amounts have increased as much as 12 percent per day at the landfill...
Posted 12/22/2011 from Public Works:
Christmas Tree Drop-Off Site to Open
Accepting Christmas Trees
Posted 12/21/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closures—Minnesota Avenue
On Friday morning, December 23, 2011, a southbound lane on Minnesota Avenue will be closed between I-229 and the Big Sioux River...
Posted 12/16/2011 from Public Works:
Ready, Set, Go!
The City of Sioux Falls has given official notices to the Events Center Architect and Design Team and the Construction Manager to proceed with designing and building a new Events Center...
Posted 12/16/2011 from Public Works:
Help Us Brighten This Holiday Season
During this holiday season while you and your family are out enjoying the wonderful lights and displays, the Public Works Light Division is asking for your help in reporting any street lights that are not functioning...
Posted 12/14/2011 from Public Works:
Looking To Get Involved? Apply to be on a Design Committee for the New Events Center
The Events Center project team is seeking community volunteers to provide design input for the new Events Center...
Posted 12/14/2011 from Public Works:
Press Meet: Spencer Park East Dog Run Is Open!
On Thursday, December 15, 2011, at 11:15 a.m., Public Works and Parks and Recreation invite you to meet at Spencer Park just off of Cliff Avenue and I-229...
Posted 12/14/2011 from Public Works:
Events Center Soil Boring Work Begins
American Engineering Testing Inc. is on site to take soil borings on and near the future Events Center location...
Posted 12/12/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure – Cliff Ave
On Wednesday morning December 14, 2011 the outside northbound lane on Cliff Avenue will be closed between Benson Road and 60th Street North...
Posted 12/9/2011 from Street Construction:
No Parking—West Bailey Street
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011, the parking along the westbound lane on West Bailey Street at the intersection...
Posted 12/9/2011 from Street Construction:
Marion Road Turn Lane Closure
Beginning on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, the center turn lane on Marion Road between Berkshire Boulevard and 39th Street will be closed...
Posted 12/9/2011 from Street Construction:
No Parking—North Prairie Avenue (At intersection with West Bailey Street)
Beginning at 7:00 a.m on Monday, December 12, 2011, parking along the southbound lane on North Prairie Avenue at the intersection with West Bailey Street will be closed...
Posted 12/9/2011 from Street Construction:
Emergency Lane Closure – Western Avenue...
On Friday morning December 9, 2011 the rightmost southbound lane on Western Avenue will be closed between 49th Street and I-229...
Posted 12/8/2011 from Public Works:
REMINDER: Press Conference: Winter 2011-12 Snowgate Areas
Mayor Mike Huether, Public Works Director Mark Cotter and Street/Fleet Manager Galynn Huber will conduct a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 8...
Posted 12/6/2011 from Street Construction:
Street Closure – Bahnson Avenue
On Thursday morning December 8, 2011 Bahnson Avenue will be closed between 18th Street and 20th Street...
Posted 12/1/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Sixth Street
On Monday morning, December 5, 2011, the outside eastbound lane on Sixth Street will be closed between Phillips Avenue and the Big...
Posted 11/30/2011 from Public Works:
Phase 2 Flood Control Work Progresses, Bike Trail Opens
Runge Enterprises has finished work on the levee system from 41st Street north to Sherman Park on the east side of the Big Sioux River, allowing the reopening of the Bike Trail...
Posted 11/29/2011 from Street Construction:
Emergency Lane Closure—West Avenue
On Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011, the rightmost northbound lane on West Avenue will be closed between Seventh Street and Eighth Street...
Posted 11/29/2011 from Street Construction:
41st Street and Summit Avenue
On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, work will begin to repair a streetlight conduit at the north leg of the 41st Street and Summit Avenue intersection...
Posted 11/29/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Wednesday
Starting at 8 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/28/2011 from Street Construction:
Emergency Street Closure—37th Street between Judy Avenue and Pillsberry Avenue
Travel on East 37th Street will be disrupted on your evening commute due to a water main break in the area of 37th Street between Judy Avenue and Pillsberry Avenue...
Posted 11/28/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Tuesday
Starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/28/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Cliff Avenue
On Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011, the rightmost northbound lane on Cliff Avenue will be closed between 26th Street and 24th Street...
Posted 11/25/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Monday
Starting at 8 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/25/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Main Avenue at Sixth Street
On Monday morning, November 28, 2011, the rightmost southbound lane on Main Avenue will be closed at Sixth Street...
Posted 11/23/2011 from Public Works:
Household Hazardous Waste Facility Recycles Used Cooking Oil From Your Holiday Feast
Let the Household Hazardous Waste Facility clean up after your holiday feast!...
Posted 11/23/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work
Starting at 8 a.m., Friday, November 25, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations...
Posted 11/23/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Russell Street at Prairie Avenue
Beginning on Monday, November 28, 2011, the westbound left turn lane on Russell Street at Prairie Avenue will be closed...
Posted 11/23/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Minnesota Avenue at Blackhawk Street
Beginning on Monday, November 28, 2011, the west southbound lane on Minnesota Avenue at the intersection with Blackhawk Street will be closed...
Posted 11/23/2011 from Public Works:
Holiday Shopping Traffic
With the busiest shopping day of the year and the holiday season quickly approaching, the City’s street system will see a large increase in traffic...
Posted 11/22/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Wednesday
Starting at 8 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/22/2011 from Public Works:
Last Week for Leaf and Branch Drop-Off Sites!
This is the last week that the City of Sioux Falls will operate its two in-town satellite leaves and tree branch drop-off sites...
Posted 11/21/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Tuesday
Starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/18/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Monday
Starting at 8 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/17/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Friday
Starting at 8 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/16/2011 from Street Construction:
Street Closure—Phillips Avenue
On Monday morning, November 21, 2011, Phillips Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Sixth Street and Eighth Street...
Posted 11/16/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Thursday
Starting at 8 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/16/2011 from Street Construction:
Concrete Work in 22nd Street and Center Avenue Intersection
Beginning today, November 16, 2011, concrete repairs will be made in the east leg of the intersection of 22nd Street and Center Avenue...
Posted 11/15/2011 from Public Works:
City of Sioux Falls Recognizes America Recycles Day
In honor of America Recycles Day, November 15, 2011, City of Sioux Falls staff would like to remind you about the large variety of convenient and free recycling programs available...
Posted 11/15/2011 from Street Construction:
Street Repairs on West 12th Street Between Sertoma Avenue and Ellis Road
Beginning Wednesday, November 16, 2011, concrete repairs will be made on West 12th Street between Sertoma Avenue and Ellis Road...
Posted 11/15/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure at Benson Road and Cliff Avenue
On Thursday, November 17, 2011, the inside eastbound lane of Benson Road just east of Cliff Avenue will be closed. Traffic will be...
Posted 11/15/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work
Starting at 8 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations...
Posted 11/15/2011 from Street Construction:
Sign Installation—Mission Street and Judy Avenue
On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the intersection of Mission Street and Judy Avenue, the “yield” signs on Judy Avenue will be...
Posted 11/14/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Tuesday
Starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/14/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Solberg Avenue between 49th Street and 57th Street
Beginning on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Solberg Avenue between 49th Street and 57th Street will be closed to through traffic...
Posted 11/14/2011 from Street Construction:
Street Closure—Sycamore Avenue
On Thursday morning, November 17, 2011, the outside northbound and southbound lanes on Sycamore Avenue will be closed between 15th Street and 16th Street...
Posted 11/14/2011 from Street Construction:
Asphalt Crack Leveling on Bahnson Avenue and 41st Street
Beginning Monday, November 14, 2011, asphalt crack leveling will begin on Bahnson Avenue between 26th Street and Mission Street and on 41st Street between Bahnson Avenue and Sycamore Avenue...
Posted 11/10/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work for Monday
Starting at 8 a.m., Monday, November 14, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations throughout the city...
Posted 11/10/2011 from Street Construction:
Cliff Avenue Lane Closure
On Monday, November 14, 2011, the northbound right-turn lane of Cliff Avenue at 10th Street will be closed to allow construction crews to make adjustments to the ADA-accessible ramps at this location...
Posted 11/9/2011 from Public Works:
East Dog Run Closure at Spencer Park
Beginning Friday morning, November 11, 2011, ongoing construction of the Sioux River South Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Replacement—Phase 1A...
Posted 11/9/2011 from Street Construction:
Eighth Street Lane Closures and City Hall Alley Closure
On Friday, November 11, 2011, there will be various lane closures on Eighth Street between Minnesota Avenue and Main Avenue...
Posted 11/9/2011 from Street Construction:
Minnesota Avenue Lane Closures
Starting Friday, November 11, 2011, lane closures will be installed along Minnesota Avenue from 8th Street to Russell Street...
Posted 11/8/2011 from Street Construction:
8th Street Lane Closure
The westbound lane of 8th Street between Cherapa Place and Phillips Avenue will be closed from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday,
Posted 11/8/2011 from Street Construction:
Asphalt Crack Leveling on 57th Street from Western Avenue to Minnesota Avenue
Beginning Wednesday, November 9, 2011, asphalt crack leveling will begin on 57th Street between Western Avenue and Minnesota Avenue...
Posted 11/8/2011 from Public Works:
City of Sioux Falls Landfill Hours Change with End of Daylight Saving Time
The Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill fall/winter hours of operation went into effect Monday, November 7, 2011, and will last until March 11, 2012...
Posted 11/7/2011 from Street Construction:
Lane Closure—Tenth Street
On Friday morning, November 11, 2011, the outside eastbound lane on Tenth Street will be closed between Sneve Avenue and Bahnson Avenue...
Posted 11/7/2011 from Street Construction:
Alley Approach Repairs
Beginning Wednesday morning, November 9, 2011, three alley approaches will be under repair and will be closed...
Posted 11/4/2011 from Street Construction:
Road Closure—North A Avenue (Between Frontage Road and W. Blackhawk Street)
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, North A Avenue between the intersections of Frontage Road and West Blackhawk Street will be closed to through traffic...
Posted 11/3/2011 from Public Works:
Reminder: City to Discuss Operational Efficiencies of the Proposed Events Center
Today, November 3, 2011, at 11 a.m., Director of Public Works Mark Cotter, Don Dethlefs of Sink Combs Dethlefs, Jeff Hazard of Koch...
Posted 11/2/2011 from Public Works:
Postponed: Winter Season Preparedness Press Meeting
The Winter Season Preparedness Press Meeting has been Postponed...
Posted 11/1/2011 from Street Construction:
Sixth Street Lane Closure at Dakota Avenue
On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, the outside westbound lane of Sixth Street just east of Dakota Avenue will be closed...
Posted 11/1/2011 from Public Works:
Winter Season Preparedness Press Meeting
Public Works will hold a press meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss winter season preparation for the...
Posted 10/31/2011 from Street Construction:
Various Street Division Work
Starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2011, weather permitting, the Street Division will have crews working in various locations...
Posted 10/25/2011 from Public Works:
REMNDER: Phase 3 Flood Control Work Progresses With Good Weather
The favorable fall weather has allowed the flood control contractor, Runge Enterprises, to move forward with additional work in 2011 to the levee system...
Posted 10/18/2011 from Public Works:
Let the Fall Cleanup Continue!
The City of Sioux Falls continues to operate its two satellite leaves and tree branch drop-off sites to assist with fall cleanup...
Posted 10/14/2011 from Street Construction:
I-229 Off-Ramp Closure
Beginning Monday, October 17, 2011, construction of the Sioux River South Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Replacement Project will require the closure of the Interstate 229 northbound off-ramp to South Cliff Avenue...
Posted 10/11/2011 from Public Works:
Press Meet: I-229 On-Ramp Closure and Sioux River South Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Beginning Tuesday, October 11, 2011, construction of the Sioux River South Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Replacement Project will require the closure of the Interstate 229 northbound on-ramp from South Cliff Avenue...
Posted 10/6/2011 from Street Construction:
Road Closure—Lake Avenue Between Madison Street and West Avenue
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 2011, work will begin for the Western Main Trunk Sewer Lining Project...
Posted 9/30/2011 from Public Works:
Reminder: Let the Fall Cleanup Begin!
REMINDER: Beginning this Saturday, the City of Sioux Falls will open its two leaf and tree branch drop-off sites to assist with fall cleanup...
Posted 8/16/2011 from Street Construction:
Update: Street Repairs on 41st Street to Begin Wednesday
Beginning Wednesday, August 17, 2011, concrete repairs will be made on 41st Street from Interstate 29 to Kelley Avenue...
Posted 8/12/2011 from Street Construction:
Street Repairs on 41st Street to Begin Wednesday
Beginning Wednesday, August 17, 2011, concrete repairs will be made on 41st Street from Interstate 29 to Kelley Avenue.
Posted 8/5/2011 from Street Construction:
Street Repairs on 41st Street from Interstate 29 to Kelley Avenue
Beginning Monday, August 15, 2011, concrete repairs will be made on 41st Street from Interstate 29 to Kelley Avenue.
Posted 5/13/2011 from Street Construction:
Harmodon Park Entrance
Beginning Tuesday, May 17, 2011, work will begin on a new park entrance to connect Harmodon Park to 57th Street...