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Rain easier to handle during year two of Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre.May 27, 2026: A few days of light rain last week didn’t slow work down much on the Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre.During the first phase of the project last year, the contractor had to redo dirt work several times because heavy rains, coupled with the work area being at the bottom end of a hill, washed out areas that had been prepped for curb and gutter, concrete, asphalt or other work.This year, Morris, Inc.Division Manager TJ Gallagher said the light rain was much easier to handle.There’s currently a 4-way stop at the intersection of Euclid and Fourth Street.It’ll remain there throughout this year’s work in preparation for a traffic light that will be installed.Gallagher said people have gotten used to stopping in that location– for the most part.An upcoming part of this year’s work involves completely closing the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Fourth Street.With the occasional stray semi or other large vehicle coming through the construction zone, Gallagher said they’re working on how to get those trucks back out of the work area.The overall completion date for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre is Nov.20, 2026.May 22, 2026: The contractor continues to make steady progress on the Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre.Morris, Inc.Division Manager TJ Gallagher said they’ve been working on the corners at the intersection of Wynoka Street and Euclid.Gallagher said installation of water, sewer and storm sewer lines has been going smoothly.Gallagher said they should be able to open Euclid Avenue from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church to Elizabeth Street all at the same time.With this being a holiday weekend, Gallagher said they’re giving their team some time off.The overall completion date for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre is Nov.20, 2026.May 15, 2026: The weather has been cooperating so the contractor has been making steady progress on the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre.Morris, Inc.Division Manager TJ Gallagher said half of Wynoka Street is paved from Evans Street to Highland Avenue.Gallagher said installation of water, sewer and storm sewer lines has been going smoothly so far.Gallagher said they plan to have enough work done by mid to late July so traffic can, for the most part, flow straight through on Euclid Avenue.As part of the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s $26.4 million Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project, weekly update meetings are held on Wednesday mornings at 11am in the Associated General Contractors building (300 E.Capitol Avenue, Suite 1) in Pierre.Enter through the door on Highland Avenue.For updates on MAJOR traffic changes on the Euclid reconstruction project, subscribe to a free text-in service.To subscribe, simply text “EUCLID” to 605-566-4041.Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.May 12, 2026: As work continues to progress on this year’s stretch of the Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre, intersections are opening and closing and traffic patterns are shifting.Morris, Inc.Division Manager TJ Gallagher said there’s a lot happening on Euclid between Elizabeth Street and First Street.Gallagher said the goal is to have traffic flowing from Elizabeth Street to Broadway Avenue by mid-July.He said traffic has crossed over to the other side of the road from Fourth Street to Highway 14.Gallagher said the pedestrian route from Fourth Street to Highway 14 remains the same.Pedestrians should be watchful for closed segments of sidewalks and signed detour routes in all areas where construction work in being done along Euclid Avenue.The motoring public is reminded to be alert for people working adjacent to moving traffic, construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zones and for longer lines of traffic.The overall project completion date for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre is Nov.20, 2026.May 11, 2026: As work continues to progress on this year’s (2026) stretch of the Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre, the contractor is also finishing up some things along the stretch of Euclid that was replaced last year.Morris, Inc.Division Manager TJ Gallagher said one of those things is adding a “clanker system” near the train bridge between Pleasant Drive and Sioux Avenue.Gallagher said they’ve also finished re-doing the curbs at the intersection of Euclid and Capitol Avenue.Gallagher said they’re also working on finishing touches that’ll help clarify the parking situation in front of the federal building.The overall project completion date for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre is Nov.20, 2026.May 7, 2026: Good weather is allowing work to steadily progress on the Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre.Morris, Inc.Division Manager TJ Gallagher said this week (May 7, 2026) they’re working in a few different areas.Gallagher said there’s a lot going on along Wynoka Street.Gallagher said progress is also being made installing new water lines.When going through the work zone, the traveling public is reminded to be alert for longer queues of traffic, construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zones, and for workers adjacent to moving traffic.Pedestrians should be watchful for closed segments of sidewalks and signed detour routes in all areas where construction work in being done along Euclid Avenue.The overall project completion date for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction project in Pierre is Nov.20, 2026.April 22, 2026: PIERRE, S.D.– On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the intersection of Highland Avenue and Wynoka Street is scheduled to re-open.The intersection will be surfaced with gravel until Wynoka Street is paved from Euclid Avenue to east of Evans Street in May 2026.In order to complete construction on Wynoka Street, the following closures will be in place: - Wynoka Street will be closed from Euclid Avenue east to the Catholic Church entrance; - Wynoka Street will be closed from Highland Avenue east through Evans Street; and - The intersection of Wynoka Street with Mary Lane and Evans Street will be closed.Euclid Avenue will continue to be closed north of the Euclid Avenue and Broadway Avenue intersection.Commuters are encouraged to utilize alternative routes.The prime contractor on this $26.4 million project is Morris Inc.of Fort Pierre, SD.The overall completion date for this multi-year project is Friday, Nov.20, 2026.Featured Project Information: Find additional information, construction timelines, and project maps on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/euclid.Sign Up for Text Notifications: For updates on major traffic changes on the Euclid reconstruction project, subscribe to a free text-in service.To subscribe, simply text EUCLID to 605-566-4041.Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.April 17, 2026: Construction crews continue to be busy working on, and adjacent to, Euclid Avenue– or South Dakota Highway 1889– in Pierre.Morris, Inc.Division Manager TJ Gallagher said this week (April 15, 2026) they’ve been working in a few different areas.Gallagher said part of Highland Avenue and Evans Street will be closed again at some point next week.Gallagher said progress is also being made installing new storm drain and water lines.When going through the work zone, the traveling public is reminded to be alert for longer queues of traffic, construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zones, and for workers adjacent to moving traffic.Pedestrians should be watchful for closed segments of sidewalks and signed detour routes in all areas w