The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in partnership with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service (NWS), will host a Pre-Winter Travel Resource and Safety Webinar on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m. CT via Zoom. The event is open to the public, media, and local and state agencies.
The webinar will feature the NWS’s 2025–2026 winter weather forecast, along with updates from SDDOT and Highway Patrol on winter maintenance operations, safety tips, and travel resources to help South Dakotans make informed decisions during severe weather.
The session will also highlight the newly installed Variable Speed Limit (VSL) system on Interstate 29 near Brookings, designed to improve safety during adverse winter conditions.
Registration:
Registration for the Zoom event is available at https://state-sd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tqLfurKfQ-qoreeaA2KOPg.
SDDOT Resources:
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient public transportation system. Read more about the innovative work of the SDDOT at https://dot.sd.gov.
SDDOT Winter Weather Hub:
The SDDOT offers a one-stop web page for all winter-related road conditions at https://dot.sd.gov/winter-weather-hub. This web page provides press releases for South Dakota Interstate closures, links to SD511 services, real-time photos and videos of snowplow maintenance operations, downloadable safety posters, and additional travel resources.
Interstate Closure Texts:
To receive South Dakota Interstate winter-related closure updates, subscribe to a free text-in service. To subscribe, text SDInterstates to 605-836-8836. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.
SD511:
For the latest road and weather conditions, please use https://www.sd511.org or dial 511. Sign up for customized notifications, a free service that allows users to receive text messages and/or email notifications about road closures and travel advisories along routes of their choice. The SD511 app is also available for download, providing travelers with real-time information at their fingertips.
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