SDDOT to Hold Public Meeting on S.D. Highway 27 Structure Replacement Project between Britton and Langford

For Immediate Release: 
Monday, April 6, 2026

Contact:
David Burwitz, Consultant Management Engineer, 605-202-5960

ABERDEEN, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (CT) to inform area residents of the proposed S.D. Highway 27 structure replacement project between Britton and Langford.

The public meeting open house will be held at the Britton Event Center, located at 1203 3^rd St. in Britton. The public meeting open house will be informal, allowing for one-on-one discussions with design staff.

Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the project, and receive community input. Information will be available on the acquisition of right-of-way. A short presentation will take place shortly after 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and gather public input. Area residents, business owners, and daily commuters are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting open house. This project is being developed in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

For those who cannot attend the open house or desire additional information on the overall study, information is available online at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/projects/public-meetings/#08M4. The website also allows for online written comments to be submitted. Written comments on the public meeting will be accepted until Friday, May 1, 2026.

Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact the SDDOT ADA Coordinator (605-773-3540) two business days prior to the meeting in order to ensure accommodations are available. For any in-person meeting, notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that the meeting is being held in a physically accessible location.

For more information, contact David Burwitz, Consultant Management Engineer, at 605-202-5960 or via email at David.Burwitz@state.sd.us.

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