For Immediate Release:  Wednesday, March 31, 2010 

Contact:  Kristi Sandal, Public Information Officer, 605-773-3265

Hwy 42 east of Ethan at the James River is now open

Mitchell, SD – South Dakota Department of Transportation officials advise the flood waters on SD Hwy 42 eight miles east of Ethan at the James River have receded.

The road is now open to through traffic.

For the most up-to-date information on flooding or construction on state highways, please visit http://www.safetravelusa.com/sd or call 511.

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