SDDOT in collaboration with the City of Spearfish, the City of Deadwood, Lawrence County and the FHWA will hold a public meeting open house on July 19, 2023

Rapid City, S.D. – According to the statement, the meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center in Deadwood.

The purpose of this open house public meeting is to discuss and gather input to help shape the planning-level corridor study being performed for the portion of U.S. Highway 85 from Interstate 90 (exit 17) at Spearfish to U.S. Highway 14A at Deadwood.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate existing and future conditions of the corridor and potential improvements related to roadway conditions, traffic operations, and safety.

A presentation will be available for viewing during open house hours, and attendees will have the opportunity to have one-on-one discussions with the study team.

The public will also have the opportunity to submit written comment. Written comments will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.