Current Construction

Updated Friday,  May 15, 2026

• Construction activities, including the laying of gravel surfacing, are continuing in the U.S. Highway 385 construction area (Pactola Dam to Calumet Road) with the use of flaggers. Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes on weekdays and some Saturdays. Work generally occurs during daylight hours.
• The driving surface within the construction area is a combination of pavement, blotter (a hard, packed surface that resembles asphalt), and gravel. Highway 385 has gravel from Wrinkle Valley Road to Pactola Dam and from Sheridan Lake Road to the north for one-half mile.
• The contractor is placing grass seed in the areas adjacent to the newly constructed roadway.
• Beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, a scaling crew will begin work along Highway 385. This work includes using water and machinery to remove loose rocks and debris from steep rock faces. This process minimizes future rock fall. Traffic will be managed with a pilot car with anticipated wait times up to 15 minutes.

Visit www.us-385.com for detailed construction timelines and information. The SDDOT releases road condition updates regularly HERE.