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  • Street Construction News
    Posted 11/30/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure – Sixth Street | Street Closure – 20th Street

  • Lane Closure – 41st Street
    Posted 11/29/2022 Engineering

    This has been postponed to Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, the center westbound lane on West 41st Street between Shirley Avenue and Empire Avenue will be closed.

  • South Veterans Parkway Environmental Assessment Public Open House
    Posted 11/28/2022 Engineering

    The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the City of Sioux Falls will hold a public open house on Thursday, December 1, 2022,

  • Lane Closure – 41st Street
    Posted 11/28/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022, the center westbound lane on West 41st Street between Shirley Avenue and Empire Avenue will be closed.

  • Opened to Traffic - 41st Street and Sycamore Avenue
    Posted 11/21/2022 Engineering

    All work at the intersection of 41st Street and Sycamore Avenue is complete for 2022.

  • 19th Annual Winter Wonderland Dazzling Light Display Opens November 18
    Posted 11/18/2022 Parks & Recreation

    Beginning on Friday, November 18, 2022, Falls Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland of dazzling lights and holiday music.

  • 2023 ArtAbility Call for Art
    Posted 11/17/2022 Human Relations

    The Sioux Falls Mayor’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Review Board (DAARB) announces the 2023 ArtAbility Call for Art.

  • 85th Street and I-29 Proposed Interchange Environmental Assessment Public Open House
    Posted 11/16/2022 Engineering

    The City of Sioux Falls, City of Tea, Lincoln County, South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public open house to receive public input

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 11/14/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closures – 26th Street | Street Closure – Annika Avenue | Street Closure – Maple Street | Street Closure - Antelope Drive

  • Lanes Reopened on North Minnesota Avenue
    Posted 11/09/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, all lanes of traffic on North Minnesota Avenue between Second Street and Russell Street are fully open.

  • Parks and Recreation to Share Future of Aquatic Facility Concepts
    Posted 11/09/2022 Parks & Recreation

    Sioux Falls Park and Recreation invites the public to planning meetings on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, where City officials will share initial concepts for replacement facilities.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 11/08/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – Cushman Street | Lane Closure – 33rd Street

  • Emergency Street Closure – Western Avenue
    Posted 11/07/2022 Engineering

    Beginning immediately, Monday, November 7, 2022, North Western Avenue will be closed at Sixth Street.

  • Lane Closure – Marion Road
    Posted 11/07/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the outside northbound lane on South Marion Road will be closed at 39th Street extending to 32nd Street.

  • City Now Accepting Development Proposals for Downtown Parking Ramp Site
    Posted 11/07/2022 Business Resources

    The City of Sioux Falls is now accepting proposals for the development of the Downtown Parking Ramp and adjacent vacant lot located at 140 East Tenth Street.

  • Street Closure – 34th Street
    Posted 11/07/2022 Engineering

    UPDATE: This work is now anticipated to be complete by Thursday, November 10, 2022.

  • Opened to Traffic - 60th Street North
    Posted 11/04/2022 Engineering

    All work on 60th Street North between Westport Avenue and Minnesota Avenue is now complete. This segment of roadway is now open to traffic.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 11/04/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – 34th Street North | Utility Work – Ninth Street | Opened to Traffic - 60th Street North

  • Marion Road Street Opening
    Posted 11/03/2022 Engineering

    North Marion Road between Foundation Court and 259th Street has reopened to traffic.

  • Residential Waste Tires Accepted for Free at the Landfill—Now Extended to January 7
    Posted 11/03/2022

  • Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill Winter Hours of Operation
    Posted 11/03/2022 Sanitary Landfill

    Beginning Monday, November 7, the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill will begin operating under winter hours. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

  • Lane Closure – 11th Street & Phillips Avenue
    Posted 11/01/2022 Engineering

    UPDATE: The window replacement at East 11th Street and South Phillips Avenue is taking longer than anticipated.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/31/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure - Ninth Street

  • Help Plan a Sustainable Future for Sioux Falls
    Posted 10/31/2022 Environmental

    The public is invited to attend five community engagement sessions in November to help inform the development of the Sustainable Sioux Falls Plan.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/26/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure - Willow Avenue

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/25/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure - Cushman Street | Lane Closures - Cliff Avenue

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/24/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue | Street Closure – Saint Paul Avenue

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/21/2022

    Arrowhead Parkway Reopened to Traffic | Street Closure – 14th Street | Lane Closure – Arrowhead Parkway | Street Closure – Spring Avenue | Utility Work – Menlo Avenue | Utility Work – Fifth Street

  • Street Closure – 18th Street
    Posted 10/20/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Monday, October 24, 2022, West 18th Street will be closed to traffic between Dakota Avenue and Main Avenue. No Parking signs will be set the day prior.

  • Bike Trail Closure
    Posted 10/19/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Friday, October 21, 2022, the bike trail will be closed north of West 26th Street and west of I-29, near 4600 West Homefield Drive.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/18/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – 33rd Street | Lane Closure – 69th Street | Recreation Trail Work Complete – Madison to Maple Street

  • ln-closure
    Posted 10/17/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the far right eastbound lane on West 11th Street will be closed just east of Minnesota Avenue to allow crews to perform water main repairs and pavement repairs.

  • Lane Closure – Russell Street
    Posted 10/17/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the two outside westbound lanes and the two outside eastbound lanes will be closed along West Russell Street between Kiwanis Avenue and Louise Avenue to allow construction crews to repair the bridge.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/14/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closures – 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue | Lane Closure – 69th Street | Lane Closure – Western Avenue | Lane Closure – 11th Street and Phillips Avenue | Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue | Street Closures – 33rd Street and Grange Avenue

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/12/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – Tickman Street | Street Closure – 15th Street | Street Closure – 18th Street

  • Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue
    Posted 10/11/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the outside southbound lane of South Minnesota Avenue will be closed between 37th Street & 41th Street to allow crews to complete sidewalk improvements.

  • Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
    Posted 10/07/2022 Housing

    The City of Sioux Falls Housing Division announces a 15-day comment period on its 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and 2021 Summary Report.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 10/07/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure – Russell Street | Lane Closure – 85th Street | Lane Closure – Louise Avenue | Lane Closure – 6th Street | Lane Closure – 51st Street | Lane Closures – Minnesota Avenue

  • 2035 Downtown Plan Public Workshop
    Posted 10/06/2022 2035 Downtown Plan

    The City of Sioux Falls is excited to announce a public workshop for the City’s update to the 2035 Downtown Plan.

  • Residents Invited To Open House For Conversation About Public Transit
    Posted 10/05/2022

    Sioux Area Metro and the City of Sioux Falls are hosting a pair of open house meetings for residents to learn about the draft Transit Development Plan.

  • Street Closure – 14th Street
    Posted 10/04/2022 Engineering

    Beginning immediately on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, West 14th Street from Minnesota Avenue to Summit Avenue will be closed.

  • Sound the Alarm and Save Lives
    Posted 10/03/2022 Fire Rescue

    Nearly three of every five home fire deaths occur in households with no smoke alarms (41 percent) or no working smoke alarms (16 percent).

  • Revised – North Minnesota Avenue Construction
    Posted 10/03/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, traffic on Minnesota Avenue between Second Street and Russell Street will be reduced to one lane at times to allow the contractor to place the mainline concrete pavement along the east side of the street.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/30/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closures – 57th Street | Street Closure – 60th Street North | Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue | North Minnesota Avenue Construction

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/29/2022 Engineering

    Open to Traffic - Cliff Avenue from 49th Street to 56th Street | Lane Closure – 77th Street

  • Lane Closure – 43rd Street
    Posted 09/28/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Thursday, September 29, 2022, West 43rd Street will be reduced to one lane, just west of Minnesota Avenue.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/27/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – Blackhawk Street | Street Closure – 60th Street North

  • Street Closure – 60th Street North
    Posted 09/27/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Monday, October 3, 2022, West 60th Street North will be closed between Minnesota Avenue and Westport Avenue to allow crews to perform concrete pavement repairs.

  • Sioux Area Metro to Provide Free Rides for Early Voters
    Posted 09/23/2022

    Sioux Area Metro is offering free bus rides to help people to vote early in the Sioux Falls November election.

  • Lane Closure – Cleveland Avenue
    Posted 09/22/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Friday, September 23, 2022, the outside northbound lane along Cleveland Avenue will be closed to traffic at the intersection of East Sixth Street and Cleveland

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/22/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – Regency Court | Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue

  • Street Closures – Chambers Street and Ash Street
    Posted 09/21/2022 Engineering

    Beginning immediately on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, East Chambers Street from Cliff Avenue to Ash Street and Ash Street from Chambers Avenue to North Fourth Avenue will be closed.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/20/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure – River Boulevard | Street Closure – Blackhawk Street

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/20/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/19/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closures - Cliff Avenue | Street Closure – Main Avenue

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/19/2022 Engineering

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Partnering for Fall Prevention
    Posted 09/16/2022 Health Department

    The Sioux Falls Health Department and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue are partnering with Sanford Health to provide free fall risk screenings and prevention education opportunities to the community.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/16/2022 Engineering

    Utility Work – 9th Street | Lane Closure – 12th Street

  • Emergency Street Closure – Minnesota Avenue
    Posted 09/15/2022

    Beginning immediately, September 15, 2022, North Minnesota Avenue will be closed at Second Street. Traffic will be detoured around the closure.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/15/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – Eighth Street | Street Closure – Grange Avenue

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/14/2022 Engineering

    Street Closure – 39th Street | Lane Closure – Norton Avenue

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/14/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/13/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Closure - Walnut Street
    Posted 09/13/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Thursday, September 15, 2022, West Walnut Street will be closed to traffic from North Minnesota Avenue to North Main Avenue to allow contractors to install utilities.

  • Mayor TenHaken Announces 2022-23 Mayor’s Youth Council
    Posted 09/12/2022 Mayor's Office

    Mayor Paul TenHaken is pleased to announce the students selected for the 2022-23 Mayor’s Youth Council.

  • Street Closure – 54th Street North
    Posted 09/12/2022 Engineering

    In late August, 54th Street North between Louise Avenue and Northview Avenue closed to allow crews to reconstruct and widen the street.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/12/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/09/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure – 41st Street | Lane Closures – Sycamore Avenue | Lane Closures – 12th Street | Recreation Trail Closure – Falls Park Drive to North Drive | Street Closure – 61st Street

  • Street Closure – Cynthia Drive
    Posted 09/08/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Monday September 12, 2022, East Cynthia Drive will closed just north of 26th Street.

  • Lane Closures – 12th Street
    Posted 09/07/2022 Engineering

    The outside westbound lane on West 12th Street will be closed west of Ebenezer Avenue.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/07/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Citizens Encouraged to Sign Up for the Sioux Falls Citizen Planning Academy
    Posted 09/06/2022 Planning

    In 2040, where will people work, live, and shop in Sioux Falls? Sioux Falls is expected to grow from the current 190,000 populations to 280,000 persons by then.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/06/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closures – 41st Street and Kuehn Park Road | Lane Closure - Minnesota Avenue

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/06/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 09/02/2022 Engineering

    River Greenway Bike Trail Closure – Sixth Street and Big Sioux | Lane Closure – 12th Street | Lane Closure – Madison Street | Street Closure – 33rd Street | Utility Work – Glenview

  • ‘Kids Ride Free’ Initiative Allows Youth to Ride Public Transit for Free
    Posted 09/01/2022

    The City of Sioux Falls is now offering public transit at no charge for individuals 18 and under to ride Sioux Area Metro buses.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 09/01/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • September is Peak Transmission Season for West Nile Virus
    Posted 09/01/2022 Public Health

    The Sioux Falls Mosquito Control Program monitors mosquito activity across the community through trapping and surveillance data.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 08/31/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 08/30/2022

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Immediate Street Closure – 33rd Street
    Posted 08/30/2022 Engineering

    Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, West 33rd Street will be closed between South Western Avenue and South Grange Avenue.

  • Help Create the Vision for the Future of Sioux Falls Aquatics!
    Posted 08/30/2022 Parks & Recreation

    Online Public Engagement Tool and Public Meeting Opportunities

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 08/29/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue | Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue | Street Closure – 30th St North

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 08/29/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 08/26/2022 Engineering

    Lane Closure – 41st Street | Lane Closure – Phillips Avenue and 10th Street | Utility Work – Racket Drive | Lane Closure – Kiwanis Avenue | Utility Work – Baha Avenue | Utility Work – 54th Street North | Street Closure – Purdue Avenue | Recreation Trail Closure - Madison Street to Maple Street

  • Immediate Street Closure – Cloudas Avenue
    Posted 08/26/2022 Engineering

    Beginning immediately, South Cloudas Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between East 15th Street and East Prospect Street.

  • Immediate Street Closure – 33rd Street
    Posted 08/25/2022 Engineering

    Beginning at 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, West 33rd Street will be closed between South Western Avenue and South Kiwanis Avenue.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 08/24/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Utility Work – Arway Drive
    Posted 08/24/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Friday, August 26, 2022, crews will be performing repairs to the sanitary sewer along Arway Drive between 49th Street and Tennis Lane.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 08/23/2022 Street Construction

    41st Street | 69th Street

  • Street Construction Update
    Posted 08/23/2022 Street Construction

    Beginning on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, South Cliff Avenue will be open to traffic. There will be one northbound lane and one southbound lane open to traffic.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 08/22/2022 Mosquito Control

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 08/22/2022 Street Construction

    26th Street | Cliff Avenue

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 08/17/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Closure – Walnut Street
    Posted 08/17/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Friday, August 19, 2022, West Walnut Street will be closed east of A Avenue to allow crews to install utilities.

  • Lane Closure – 69th Street
    Posted 08/16/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, the outside eastbound lane on West 69th Street will be closed between Surrey Hills Circle and Mustang Avenue.

  • Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
    Posted 08/16/2022 Public Health

    If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

  • Street Closure - Wayland Avenue
    Posted 08/16/2022 Engineering

    Beginning on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, North Wayland Avenue will be closed to traffic from Fifth Street to Sixth Street to allow crews to reconstruct the roadway and install underground utilities.

  • Street Construction News
    Posted 08/15/2022 Engineering

    Lyon Boulevard | Second Avenue | Westport Avenue | Sycamore Avenue | 33rd Street | 18th Street

  • City Announces Biodiesel Partnership for Fleet Vehicles
    Posted 08/10/2022 Public Works

    The City of Sioux Falls is announcing today that it has been using a biodiesel blend in its fleet vehicles as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.