Highway Department
Weed and/or Tree Removal
Tree and or Weed Removal on Township Roads
South Dakota Codified Law 31-31-2 --Weed removal on township roads--duty of abutting landowner. The owner or occupant of any land abutting or adjoining upon township roads shall cut, remove, or destroy or cause to be cut, removed, or destroyed, grass, weeds, trees, and brush growing on or in the right-of-way of such roads, provided that such roads are left in such condition that any and all undergrowth thereby or thereon can be cut with a mower. A violation of this section is a petty offense.
Weed Removal on State or County Roads
South Dakota Codified Law 31-31-1 -- Weed removal on state or county roads. The Department of Transportation and board of county commissioners of the various counties shall cut or remove, or cause to be cut or removed, grass, weeds, and brush growing within the right-of-way of all public highways within their respective jurisdiction and over which such department and boards exercise control as to repair and maintenance. A violation of this section is a petty offense.
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511 South Dakota Road Conditions
The 511 system is designed to help travelers access information regarding road conditions, constructions, and severe weather. SDDOT continually works to improve the 511 phone system performance based on citizen feedback and usage statistics. South Dakota residents can also dial 511 for current road conditions.
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service provides weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
South Dakota Department of Transportation
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is a state government organization in charge of maintaining public roadways of the U.S. state of South Dakota. South Dakota has 82,447 miles of highways, roads and streets as well as 5,905 bridges. The SDDOT is responsible for 7,830 miles of the roadway system.
The 511 system is designed to help travelers access information regarding road conditions, constructions, and severe weather. SDDOT continually works to improve the 511 phone system performance based on citizen feedback and usage statistics. South Dakota residents can also dial 511 for current road conditions.
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service provides weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
South Dakota Department of Transportation
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is a state government organization in charge of maintaining public roadways of the U.S. state of South Dakota. South Dakota has 82,447 miles of highways, roads and streets as well as 5,905 bridges. The SDDOT is responsible for 7,830 miles of the roadway system.
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