South Dakota
I-29 closed in SE KELOLAND
SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — At 6 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, June 23, 2024, state officials are closing northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 29 from exit 2 to exit 9 in southeast South Dakota.
According to a press release, the Big Sioux River is predicted to crest around 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, and is expected to send a significant amount of water into low lying areas of southeast South Dakota.
The I-29 detour, as shared by the DOT
Detour maps are available at SD511.org or https://dot.sd.gov/travelers/travelers/flooding-information.
Motorists are urged to use caution when driving on state and local roads in southeast South Dakota for the next several days. Motorists should not drive through rushing or standing water over roadways as the road may be washed out underneath.