SPEARFISH, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (MT) to inform area residents of the proposed project to reconstruct the intersection of U.S. Highway 85 and Colorado Boulevard in Spearfish. The public meeting open house will be held at the High Plains Western Heritage Center, located at 825 Heritage Dr. in Spearfish. A short presentation will be shared shortly after 5:30 p.m.
The open house will be informal allowing for one-on-one discussions with SDDOT staff. Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the proposed project, and receive community input. Information will be available on the acquisition of right of way and relocation assistance.
During the proposed reconstruction project, Highway 85 will remain open to through traffic with lane closures placed as needed for each stage of construction. The purpose of the public meeting is to provide information and gather public input. Area residents, business owners, and daily commuters are encouraged to attend.
For those who cannot attend the public meeting or want additional details on the proposed reconstruction project, information is available on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/projects/public-meetings/#06UH.