Pennington County Highway Department

10/21/2026

October 21, 2026

FOREST ROAD CLOSURE

Forest Road will be closed at its south intersection with SD Highway 44 on Tuesday, October 27th for bridge work.

The closure will be shown on the Pennington County Public Safety Hub map at www.pennco.org/publicsafetyhub.

For questions, please contact the Pennington County Highway Department at (605) 394-2166.

10/16/2026

October 16, 2026

SHIELDS ROAD CLOSURE

Shields Road will be closed at its south intersection with SD Highway 44 beginning on Monday, October 19th at 8:00 am for bridge work. The closure is anticipated to last three to four weeks.

The closure will be shown on the Pennington County Public Safety Hub map at www.pennco.org/publicsafetyhub.

For questions, please contact the Pennington County Highway Department at (605) 394-2166.

10/06/2026

Public Service Announcement:
DAUGHENBAUGH ROAD CLOSURE

Daughenbaugh Road will be closed 0.87 miles east of South Highway 79 from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, through 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026, for railroad crossing repairs. Detour signs will be in place.

The closure will be shown on the Pennington County Public Safety Hub map at www.pennco.org/publicsafetyhub.

For questions, please contact the Pennington County Highway Department at (605) 394-2166.

09/21/2026

09/10/2026

The Pennington County Road and Rescue Experience is happening tonight! September 10 from 4–7 PM at 3601 Cambell Street in Rapid City.
This free, hands-on event gives families the chance to get up close with the equipment and emergency vehicles used by:
- Pennington County Highway Department
- Pennington County Sheriff's Office
- Pennington County Search and Rescue
- Local fire departments
Kids can hop into the driver’s seat, meet the crews, and enjoy a fun evening with food trucks and fun.
No RSVP needed—just show up and explore!
More Info 👉 https://www.pennco.org/.../hig.../road_rescue_experience.php See less

09/03/2026

One week to go!

The Pennington County Road and Rescue Experience is happening next Thursday, September 10 from 4–7 PM at 3601 Cambell Street in Rapid City.

This free, hands-on event gives families the chance to get up close with the equipment and emergency vehicles used by:

- Pennington County Highway Department
- Pennington County Sheriff's Office
- Pennington County Search and Rescue
- Local fire departments

Kids can hop into the driver’s seat, meet the crews, and enjoy a fun evening with food trucks and fun.

No RSVP needed—just show up and explore!

More Info 👉 https://www.pennco.org/services/highway/road_rescue_experience.php

08/13/2026

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Join us for the Pennington County Road and Rescue Experience!

The Pennington County Highway Department is hosting its third annual Road and Rescue Experience on Thursday, September 10 from 4–7 PM at 3601 Cambell Street in Rapid City.

This free, family-friendly event is your chance to explore the heavy equipment and emergency vehicles used to keep our communities safe and connected. Kids and adults alike can climb into the driver's seat, meet the crews, and learn about the essential work these teams do every day.

You'll see equipment and personnel from:
- Pennington County Highway Department
- Pennington County Sheriff's Office
- Pennington County Search and Rescue
- Local fire departments

Food trucks will be on-site, and no registration is required. Bring the whole family and experience a behind-the-scenes look at the people and machinery that serve Pennington County!

More Info 👉 https://www.pennco.org/services/highway/road_rescue_experience.php

08/07/2026

August 7, 2026

CHIP SEAL PROJECT

Beginning Monday, August 17, 2026, Pennington County will begin chip seal work on various roads around the Rapid City area as shown on the attached maps. Weather permitting, the project is anticipated to be completed September 2, 2026.

Work will be conducted Monday through Thursday, from approximately 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. Motorists should expect temporary traffic delays and are encouraged to use caution when traveling through active work zones. Please follow all posted signs and directions from construction personnel.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pennington County Highway Department at (605) 394-2166.

08/07/2026

August 6, 2026

225TH STREET CLOSURE EXTENSION

225th Street between Dyess Avenue and North Elk Vale Road will remain closed to through traffic for road work through Monday, August 10, 2026.

This closure will be detailed on the Pennington County Public Safety Hub map which can be found at www.pennco.org/publicsafetyhub.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pennington County Highway Department at (605) 394-2166.

07/30/2026

July 30, 2026

OLD FOLSOM ROAD CLOSURE

Old Folsom Road between Antelope Creek Road and Lower Spring Creek Road may be closed for road work beginning as early as Thursday, August 6, 2026, through Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The work schedule is tentative and subject to weather and contractor scheduling.

This closure will be detailed on the Pennington County Public Safety Hub map which can be found at www.pennco.org/publicsafetyhub.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pennington County Highway Department at (605) 394-2166.