Rapid City Area – September 2016
I-90 Exit 17 and Exit 23 Bridge – PCN 02PP
The Contractor has completed all of the removal and replacement of delaminated concrete and
the bridge deck grinding on all of the bridge decks on the project. Placement of the two-part
epoxy chip seals are scheduled to be completed on September 17th. Work remaining on the
project is the replacement of membrane sealant expansion joints, fatigue retrofit work, and
minor bridge painting. A 14-ft. overwidth detour has been set up to guide vehicles around these
bridge locations. The Prime Contractor is JV Bailey from Rapid City, SD. The $670,000 project
has an overall completion date of October 28, 2016 and the project is 40% complete.
I90 South Service Road – From Exit 40 at Tilford to Piedmont in Meade County – Grading,
AC Surfacing, Structures, Signing – PCN 01KK
The project consists of realignment of the Interstate 90 South Service Road between Exit 40
and Piedmont. The new alignment is open to traffic and punch list items are being completed.
The overall completion date for the project was July 15, 2016 however additional time has been
added to the contract for extra work items. Loiseau Construction, Inc. of Flandreau, SD is the
Prime Contractor on this $11.3 million project. The project is approximately 95% complete.
I-90 From Exits 63 to 67 – Bridge Rehabilitation – PCN 035J
This project consists of bridge repair work on six bridges on Interstate 90 from east of Exit 67 to
west of Exit 63 including the Exit 63 on-ramps. The Contractor is currently repairing delaminated
bridge deck concrete. Motorists can expect lane closures in the east and westbound lanes, as
well as a reduced speed limit of 45 mph when workers are present. The overall completion date
for the project is October 31, 2016. Corr Construction Services Inc. is the Prime Contractor on
the $490,000 project and is approximately 30% complete with work.
I-90 Westbound – Cactus Flats to Wall & US Hwy 14 near Exit 112 – PCN 03W0
The Contractor continues with the installation of the permanent pavement markings, placement
of topsoil, and permanent seeding. The Prime Contractor is Bituminous Paving from Ortonville,
MN. The $5.9 million project has an overall completion date of October 14, 2016 and is
approximately 85% complete.
I-190/Silver Street Interchange Reconstruction – PCN 1162
Two-way traffic is being maintained in the northbound lanes of I-190 during reconstruction of the
southbound lanes. All existing ramps along I-190 remain closed to traffic except for the
Northbound Off-Ramp connecting Omaha Street to North Street. In addition, Silver Street under
I-190 has been closed to traffic and will remain closed until completion of the project. A
temporary gravel roadway connects Silver Street neighborhood and Philadelphia Street at
Founders Park. The Contractor has completed bridge work, and is now working on the bridge
approach slabs. Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls for the new bridge abutments are
approximately 90% complete. The remaining 10% will be completed after the existing
northbound bridge is removed. Approximately 50% of the MSE wall along the new southbound
off ramp has been completed. Grading and storm sewer is complete from the north end of I-190
to the north end of the new bridge, with grading and storm sewer continuing from the south end
of the new bridge to the south end of the project. Concrete surfacing of the new southbound
lanes and off ramp of I-190 from the north end of the project to north of the new bridge has been
completed along with curb and gutter. Gravel, curb and gutter and asphalt surfacing of the new
southbound lanes of 190 from the new bridge to the south end of the project will be completed
during the months of September and October. City utilities (water and sanitary sewer) have
been installed along North Street and continue to be installed along West Blvd. Boegel Street
has been closed to thru traffic for reconstruction of Boegel Street and West Boulevard. The 96”
RCP along the west side of I-190 has been installed and riprap has been installed in the
sediment basin at the outlet of the 96” RCP near the Executive Golf Course. Central High
School parking lot modifications were completed prior to the start of the new school
year. Reede Construction of Aberdeen, formerly Upper Plains Contracting, Inc., is the Prime
Contractor on the $34 million project. The project is being constructed in conjunction with a City
of Rapid City utility project. The overall completion date for the project is October 27, 2017 and
is approximately 45% complete.
US 14A – Spearfish Canyon from Spearfish to Savoy – AC Resurfacing, Guardrail
Updates, and Pipe Repair – PCN 03RV
This project consists of asphalt concrete resurfacing, guardrail updates, and pipe repairs from
Spearfish to Savoy on US Highway 14A. Work began on June 6, 2016 with removal of guardrail,
installation of new concrete curb and gutter, asphalt concrete resurfacing and temporary
pavement markings. During working hours one lane of traffic is being maintained with
flaggers. Contractors will be working on permanent pavement markings and permanent signing
throughout the length of the project. The prime contractor is Simon Contractors of SD Inc. doing
business as Hills Materials Company on this $2.5 million project and is approximately 85%
complete with the project. The overall completion date for the project set for October 1, 2016.
US 16 – Mt. Rushmore Road from Saint James Street to Kansas City Street – Full Urban
Reconstruction – PCN 027C
This project consists of the complete reconstruction of Mt. Rushmore Road between Saint
James Street and Kansas City Street in Rapid City. New water, sanitary sewer, and storm
sewer utilities will be installed along with new PCC paving, curb and gutter, lighting, and traffic
signals. In addition, all of the large frontage retaining walls will be reconstructed on the east side
of the roadway. Surfacing of the southbound lanes is completed along with the surfacing of the
side streets west of Mt. Rushmore Road. Work continues with the surfacing of Mt. Rushmore
Road in the northbound lanes and on the side streets east of Mt. Rushmore Road as well as
sidewalks and boulevards. Water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities are being installed in
the northbound lanes between South Street and Clark Street. The installation of these utilities
will continue southward. All traffic is now routed through the project limits in the new southbound
lanes. Surfacing removals in the northbound lanes from Kansas City Street to South Street is
complete. Surfacing demolition from South Street to Saint James Street is currently being
performed. Reede Construction, Inc. of Aberdeen is the Prime Contractor on the $9.6 million
combined SDDOT and City of Rapid City project and is approximately 45% complete.
US 85 – Charles Street in Deadwood from Intersection with US Hwy 385 to Cemetery
Street – PCN 0555
Signing, street lighting, sodding, and cleanup items remain to be completed on the project.
Oftedal Construction, Inc. of Miles City, MT is the prime contractor on the $12.3 million project.
The project is approximately 106% complete and substantial completion is scheduled for
September 16, 2016. Construction of the new Mickelson Trail trailhead building is substantially
complete, with only minor miscellaneous work on the building, electrical, and HVAC systems
remain to be completed. Sodding, landscaping, and parking lot striping are scheduled to be
complete the week of September 12. The overall completion date for this portion of the project is
June 16, 2017. Oftedal Construction, Inc. of Miles City, MT is the prime contractor on the
$750,000 project. The project is 80% complete.
SD 44 – Bridge over the Cheyenne River – PCN 03A5
Work began on July 11 with signals being placed on either end of the bridge to control the one
lane of thru traffic. Traffic is now open to both lanes and will be returned to the one lane with
signals the week of September 19 for approximately one week. The scope of work consists of
concrete repairs, replacement of bridge deck joints, girder painting and an epoxy chip seal. The
prime contractor is JV Bailey from Rapid City, SD. The $456,369.80 project has an overall
completion date of October 28,2016 and is approximately 85% complete.
Sturgis Main Street – PCN 04AE
Work began on Main Street on Tuesday, September 6th with crews working from Junction
Avenue to First Street. The intersection of Main St. & First Street was closed and the storm
sewer and water line work has been completed at this intersection. Two crews are working on
water line installations along the south side of Main Street. Crews are also completing punch list
work on Main Street east of Junction Avenue. On Thursday, September 15th, the water line
crew will move into the intersection of Main St. & Harley Davidson Way. As the water line work
progresses west, the south half of Main Street will be closed between Harley Davidson Way and
3rd Street. Traffic will be maintained within this work zone and will be signed for one-way traffic
in the westbound direction of travel. Pedestrian routes have been maintained on both sides of
Main Street and includes two mid-block crossings. Main Street business access signs have
been placed and access is maintained via the alleys. The Prime Contractor is Heavy
Constructors from Rapid City, SD. The contract has an overall completion date of June 30,
2017. Work is approximately 20% complete.
Century Road Extension – PCN 04P6
This project extends Century Road to the new E. Anamosa Street project that was constructed
in 2012. Grading and concrete paving work is complete and crews are expected to complete
topsoil and seeding by the end of September. This project also includes a pedestrian crossing
on E. Anamosa Street between La Crosse Estates apartments and Walmart. The project is
funded with leftover Earmark money not spent on the E. Anamosa Street project. Complete
Concrete of Rapid City is approximately 80% complete with the $650,000 project.