For Immediate Release:  Friday, June 17, 2016

Contact:  Brenda Flottmeyer, 605.394.1638

STURGIS, S.D. – On Monday, June 20, an asphalt resurfacing project will begin in the westbound driving lanes of Interstate 90 from Cactus Flat to Wall. 

The scope of this project is to remove three-quarters of an inch of the existing asphalt surfacing, upgrade the guardrail sections and place new asphalt surfacing on the shoulders and driving lanes.

Motorcycles are advised to travel with caution on the milled surface and motorists are asked to slow down and be aware of construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.

Drivers can expect lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 45 mph in the work zone when workers are present. The speed limit will be increased to 80 mph during night and non-working hours. 

The prime contractor on this $5.8 million project is Bituminous Paving from Ortonville, Minnesota. The completion date of this project is Oct. 28. 

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

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