Welcome back to Street Smarts, your weekly go-to for understanding Sioux Falls detours and commute interruptions.

A number of projects around the city saw their conclusion or at least an update this week, with some new additions as well.

North Drive Bridge Preservation

This $1.5 million project began on Aug. 11, though traffic shouldn't be affected until mid-September.

Traffic signal improvements on Cliff Avenue and 17th Street

This $311,647 project may occasionally close lanes and sidewalks while work is underway. Completion is expected on Dec. 5.

Basin 15 Sanitary Sewer

The $45 million project to extend part of the city's sewer system has currently closed parts of West Madison and 264th streets. Construction is expected to continue into 2026.

12th Street Overlay from Ellis Road

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