South Veterans Parkway
The South Veterans Parkway project is a partnership with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the City of Sioux Falls.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Construction Updates
- Work on the bridge over 85th Street is nearly complete. The contractor is working on finishing touches, including landscaping and pavement markings.
- Roundabout construction is progressing at Western Avenue and 95th Street. This intersection remains closed while the construction team works on grading and surfacing. Installation of underground utilities and stormwater management features is complete.
- The future South Veterans Parkway is paved from Minnesota Avenue to 4,500 feet to the west. Paving of the remaining 2,000 feet to Western Avenue is underway.
- Wet weather has delayed tree planting, which will resume once the area dries up.
Current Traffic Impacts
Western Avenue Closure:
- The intersection at 95th Street is closed for roundabout construction. A signed detour directs traffic to Minnesota Avenue and Louise Avenue.
- Western Avenue from the intersection of 95th Street to 271st Street (County Road 106) is closed.
- The intersection at 271st Street will remain open to traffic.
- A traffic signal at 85th Street and Western Avenue is operational.
Minnesota Avenue Construction:
- There is currently one lane running in each direction in the southbound lanes. This traffic impact will remain in place until mid-summer.
Click or tap on the icons to learn more about each segment of the new South Veterans Parkway.
What to Expect During Construction
- Construction work Monday - Saturday
- Construction materials and equipment
- Trucks hauling materials
- Noise during construction work hours
- Dust management
About the Project
When connected to the northern segment of Veterans Parkway, the additional nine miles of roadway for South Veterans Parkway will support a regional arterial road network around southeast Sioux Falls. This project — the final stage in connecting Interstate 29 with Interstate 90 — will accommodate growing transportation needs across the corridor and help prepare the greater Sioux Falls area for continued vibrant growth and development.
The first road segment from Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue is currently under construction. Design for the other three segments is simultaneously underway, beginning with design for segment two of the project, which runs from I-29 to Western Avenue. The three additional segments for South Veterans Parkway will be constructed over the following years until the corridor is completed in 2027. Learn more about each segment.
![Project Timeline](images/2024_0125_CityofSiouxFalls_SVP_ProjectTimeline_06.png)
- 2021 - Environmental Planning and Design
- 2022 - Design and Real Estate Acquisition
- 2023 to 2024 - Segment 1: Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue (we are here)
- 2024 to 2025 - Segment 2: I-29 to Western Avenue
- 2025 to 2026 - Segment 3: Cliff Avenue to Sycamore Avenue
- 2026 to 2027 - Segment 4: Sycamore Avenue to 57th Street
Project Benefits
- Increased traffic flow
- Corridor connectivity
- Accommodate public and private investment