For Immediate Release:  Thursday, September 23, 2010  10:30 p.m.

Contact:  Craig Smith, 605-367-5685

SD 19 Closed Due to Flooding

Sioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has closed SD 19 between SD 34 and 237^th St. due to water over the road. The one mile road closure will remain in place until the water recedes.

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 Craig Smith at 605-367-5680.

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