For Immediate Release:  Thursday, August 19, 2010

Contact: Ron Peterson, 605-668-2929

SD 44 at Mayer Lake Reopened

YANKTON, SD – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has reopened SD 44 at Mayer Lake to one lane stop-and-go traffic.

Motorists are urged to use caution when approaching sections where water is flowing adjacent to or over a road. Do not attempt to drive through water covering the road as it may be washed out underneath. Turn around. Don’t risk drowning.

For the latest road closure information, please visit www.safetravelusa.com/sd or dial 511.

For more information, contact Ron Peterson at 605-668-2929.

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