Current Construction

Updated Friday,  May 29, 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 surfacing 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.
• A scaling crew is working on rock faces along portions of Highway 385. The work involves the use of water and specialized equipment to remove loose rocks and debris from steep slopes, helping to reduce the risk of future rockfalls. Traffic near scaling work will be controlled with a pilot car, and delays of up to 15 minutes should be expected.

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