UPDATE: The speed limit throughout Veterans Parkway will be 50 miles per hour.
Western Avenue Settlement: We are aware of the settlement issue on Western Avenue between County Road 106 and Veterans Parkway. We have been monitoring the settlement and are in the process of evaluating options to fix the issue. We will continue to update the website with additional information as we determine a fix. Signage has been placed warning drivers to slow down.
The South Veterans Parkway project is a partnership with the South
Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the City of Sioux
Falls.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Construction Updates
The closure of Southeastern Avenue from 69th Street to 85th Street will continue through the fall and is anticipated to reopen later this year, weather dependent.
Southeastern Avenue and Sycamore Avenue are both closed to traffic near the future South Veterans Parkway intersections. The detour routes are Cliff Avenue and S.D. Highway 11.
Construction of the bridge over the railroad continues. The contractor drove over 40 piles into the ground in August and September and will begin placing girders (horizonal support structures for the bridge deck) in October.
Work continues on a cast-in-place box culvert between Southeastern Avenue and Sycamore Avenue. This box culvert is part of the larger stormwater management system for South Veterans Parkway.
What is the City of Sioux Falls doing to address speeding and motorcycle racing?
Motorcycle noise and street racing are not isolated to South Veterans Parkway—they are part of a broader, citywide issue that the Sioux Falls Police Department is actively working to address. Motorcycles, in particular, present enforcement challenges due to their speed and maneuverability, but they remain a priority for the department.
What is being done to address the weeds growing along Veterans Parkway?
Each summer, maintaining weeds is a challenge for all agencies across the region. This year in particular, weed growth has been accelerated compared to previous years due to the large amount of rain received in July. Natural prairie grasses are planted along the entirety of the corridor, and will be planted along new segments, but the plants take about three years to mature and outcompete any weeds in the area. The Parks Department will continue monitoring the corridor, mowing around lilac bushes as needed, and will complete final mowing of the entire corridor after the first frost this fall.
How can I stay informed?
Updates on potential impacts will be shared via social media,
email, and this website, when available.
Comments and questions can be
emailed
or submitted through our
comment form.
When connected to the northern segment of Veterans Parkway,
the additional nine miles of roadway for South Veterans
Parkway will support a regional arterial road network around
southeast Sioux Falls. This project — the final stage in
connecting Interstate 29 with Interstate 90 — will accommodate
growing transportation needs across the corridor and help
prepare the greater Sioux Falls area for continued vibrant
growth and development.
The first segment from Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue was completed and opened to traffic in November 2024. Construction on the next segment from Cliff Avenue to Sycamore Avenue will begin in spring 2025. The remaining segments will continue to be designed and constructed through 2027.
Learn more about each segment.
April 2025 - Construction Begins
Spring to Fall 2025 - Dirt Work, Storm Sewer, and on South Veterans Parkway and Southeastern Avenue; Paving on Southeastern Avenue
Spring to Fall 2026 - Dirt Work and Utilities on Sycamore Avenue; Paving on South Veterans and Sycamore Avenue
Weather and Schedule Permitting
Project Benefits
Increased traffic flow
Corridor connectivity
Accommodate public and private investment
Quotes
We are grateful to the Governor's Office and the South
Dakota Department of Transportation for making this
critical investment in roadway infrastructure...
- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken
As South Dakota's economy continues to grow, it's
crucial that we finalize this major infrastructure
investment in Sioux Falls. The Veterans Parkway will
enhance economic opportunities for the city and the
surrounding area...