For Immediate Release:  Friday, April 1, 2016

Contact: Travis Dressen, 605-367-5680

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Starting Monday, April 4, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin a project to reconstruct Highway 17 through Lennox.

On Monday, Louiseau Construction will begin milling the existing road surface from the north city limits to Highway 44.  During this work the road will be open with flaggers controlling traffic around the milling operation.

After the milling process has been completed, the cntractor will close Highway 17 from the railroad tracks to Highway 44 and begin reconstructing the south half of the project.

During this phase of reconstruction, the road will be closed to through traffic for approximately 12 weeks.  Access to business and residences will be maintained at all times.

Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and be aware of construction equipment and workers adjacent to the driving lane.

The project has an Oct. 1, 2016 completion date.

The prime contractor for the $3.5 million project is Sioux Falls Civil Constructors, Inc.

For complete road construction information, visit www.safetravelusa.com/sd or dial 511.

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