Speed Limit Changes on I-90, SD 34, and SD 79 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally


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For Immediate Release:  Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Contact: Kristi Sandal, Public Information Officer, 605.773.3265

 

STURGIS, S.D. – Due to the increased traffic volumes during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the anticipated reduced operating speeds, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will reduce the speed limits on the following highways from Thursday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 14.

 

  • Interstate 90 speed limit will be reduced from 75 mph to 65 mph from west of the Deadwood Avenue Exit 55 in Rapid City to east Exit 30 (Lazelle Street) Sturgis.

 

  • Highway 34 speed limit will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph from Blanche Street in Sturgis to 3.8 miles east.

 

  • Highway 79 speed limit will be reduced from 65 mph to 45 mph from the junction of Highway 34 to 1.75 miles north.

 

Motorists are asked to be alert to the changes in speed limits in an around the Sturgis area.

 

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