UPDATE (2:45 P.M.)

SOUTH DAKOTA (KTIV) – Interstate 29 is fully reopened both northbound and southbound from Sioux Falls, past the South Dakota/Iowa state line and into Sioux City.

The South Dakota DOT says ome water remains on the outside shoulders but levels are expected to drop throughout the day.

Travel advisories remain in place on all state highway sections in southeast South Dakota that are experiencing flooding. Motorists are reminded to respect all road closures and not drive around barricades. Motorists should not use secondary highways to avoid road closures or highway obstructions. Driving into floodwater areas can lead to potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations.

Go to https://sd511.org to view all current road closures travel advisories, and highway obstructions.

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One lane of southbound Interstate 29 has reopened to traffic from Sioux Falls to the South Dakota/Iowa state line.

Some water remains on the surface and traffic is being guided through the area with flaggers. Drivers will need to reduce speed and use caution as they proceed through the impacted area. Northbound I-29 remains impassable at this time at exit 50 (Centerville) and exit 62 (Canton).

No travel advisories remain in place on all state highway sections in southeast South Dakota that are experiencing flooding.

Driving into floodwater areas can lead to potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations.

Please visit https://sd511.org or download the SD511 mobile app to view all current road closures, no travel advisories, and highway obstructions.

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Several miles of Interstate 29 in South Dakota between Sioux City and Sioux Falls are closed after flood waters covered the roadway.

According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, I-29 from mile marker 59 to mile marker 64 is now closed.

While detours are available, state officials say they are limited because of flooding on county roads.

The recommended detour route from Sioux City, Iowa to Sioux Falls, South Dakota is:

• US-75 from Sioux City to Jct State Route 60 at Le Mars, IA
• State Route 60 to Jct US-59 southeast of Worthington, MN
• US-59 to I-90 at Worthington, MN
• I-90 to Jct I-29 at Sioux Falls, SD

The recommended detour route from southern South Dakota to Sioux Falls, SD is:

• SD-48 from I-29 to Jct State Route 12 in Akron, IA
• State Route 12 to Jct State Route 3 in Akron, IA
• State Route 3 to Jct US-75 at Le Mars, IA
• US-75 to Jct State Route 60 at Le Mars, IA
• State Route 60 to Jct US59 southeast of Worthington, MN
• US-59 to I-90 at Worthington, MN
• I-90 to Jct I-29 at Sioux Falls, SD

No travel is advised between Beresford and Tea.

For the latest road conditions, visit South Dakota’s 511 page.

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