For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Contact: Byron Booth, Department of Transportation, 605-394-1639

US 14A Construction To Begin

Deadwood, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin an asphalt concrete resurfacing, guardrail, and curb and gutter project on S.D. Highway 14A from Deadwood to Lead (through Central City) beginning Monday, June 6.

Traffic will be accommodated by utilizing lane closures, flaggers, and pilot cars as necessary. Traffic should expect delays up to 10 minutes during the project.

The overall completion date for the project is September 30, 2011. No work is anticipated from July 28 to August 14, 2011 (inclusive) due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

For more information, contact Byron Booth with the Department of Transportation at 605-394-2248.

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