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South Veterans Parkway Construction Details

Through the winter, work on the bridge over the railroad tracks will continue, and all other construction is paused until spring.

The first segment from Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue was completed and opened to traffic in November 2024. Construction on the second segment from Cliff Avenue to Sycamore Avenue began in spring 2025 and will continue through 2026. The remaining segments will be constructed through 2029.

A timeline showing that construction begins in April 2025 and construction activities in spring, summer and fall of 2025 will include dirt work, storm sewer, and utilities on South Veterans Parkway and Southeastern Avenue, as well as paving on Southeastern Avenue. The timeline also shows that construction activities in spring, summer, and fall of 2026 will include dirt work and utilities on Sycamore Avenue and paving on South Veterans Parkway and Sycamore Avenue. The construction activities are weather and schedule permitting.

Veterans Parkway Planned Improvements

As Veterans Parkway construction progresses, the City of Sioux Falls and SDDOT have planned roadway improvements to increase safety and promote consistency throughout the corridor. North Veterans Parkway opened to traffic in 2020 and South Veterans Parkway is anticipated to be significantly complete in 2028.

  • Right Turn Lanes

    Beginning in 2027, right turn lanes will be added into intersection along previously completed segments. The schedule of locations to add right turn lanes will be based on current traffic turning volumes. All new right turn lanes are anticipated to be installed by 2029.

  • Signal Timing

    Once all segments of South Veterans Parkway are completed, traffic signal timings will be adjusted to accommodate 50 mph travel speeds.

Dirt Work

Construction projects like South Veterans Parkway are designed to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible, including excavating dirt and other materials for the road bed in areas close to the project site.

An illustrated map showing the South Veterans Parkway Corridor. Completed construction is shown in dark blue, current construction is shown in green, and the remaining segments are shown in grey. Areas where borrow pits are located are shown in gold Click to enlarge.

  • Save time

    Hauling trucks travel shorter distances, saving time and money while minimizing impacts to the traveling public and environment.

  • Manage water

    Excavated areas also serve as future detention ponds, which mitigate potential impacts to downslope properties by holding storm water runoff and releasing it at a slower rate.

  • Reduce cost

    There are cost savings from purchasing land for excavation near the project area rather than relying on more expensive excavation areas further away.

Construction Quick Facts: Cliff Avenue to Sycamore Avenue

An infographic showing construction statistics for the Cliff Avenue to Sycamore Avenue segment. 1.5 million cubic yards of earthwork, which will require 120,000 dump trucks. 84,000 cubic yards or 14 lane miles of concrete, which is almost equal to the amount of concrete that could fill the pool at the Midco Aquatic Center 17 times. The project included 3.4 miles of storm sewer, 4 miles of fiber-optic cable, 6.5 miles of wire, 15 miles of pavement markings, 9,100 pounds of grass seed, 8 miles of curb and gutter, and 95,000 tons of gravel.