SOUTH DAKOTA – I-29 between the North Dakota-South Dakota state line and Sioux Falls is either closed or will close tonight.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation closed I-29 between the North Dakota-South Dakota state line and Watertown at 9 p.m., followed by I-29 between Watertown and Brookings at 10:30 p.m.
I-29 between Brookings and Sioux Falls will close at midnight.
The Department of Transportation said the closures are due to the combination of heavy snow and sustained strong winds causing snow-covered roads, blocked bridges and underpasses, and greatly reduced visibilities. Conditions are forecasted to continually deteriorate overnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Drivers are asked to not use secondary highways and local roads to avoid these closures. Dependent upon final snow accumulations and sustained winds, some Interstate and State highway closures are anticipated to be in place through the day on Sunday.
