Here are the latest Weather Related Announcements in to us at Riverfront Broadcasting:
A water main leak has been identified on West Third Street. Water service remains, however those in the impacted area are advised to store enough water to last 24 hours.
If the leaking pipe deteriorates further before repairs can be made, water service will be lost until the pipe can be fixed. Approximately 50 households in the LaBarge Court, Harney Court, and West Fifth Street could be impacted. Those identified on the attached map and the immediate adjacent area should store water by filling bathtubs, jugs, and buckets until a permanent repair can be made.
Weather conditions are making repairs very challenging; the City is working to remedy the issue as quickly as possible.
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. is asking customers to immediately reduce natural gas usage in the Black Hills region until further notice. MDU’s natural gas supplier is experiencing supply constraints due to an equipment issue and the extreme weather conditions.
MDU gas customers can help by lowering their thermostat as much as they can comfortably manage, minimizing hot water usage, and turning off natural gas fireplaces, garage heaters and any other non-essential appliances that use natural gas.
Hughes County Courthouse CLOSED
Stanley County Courthouse CLOSED Through Monday, Open Tuesday
Pierre City Offices CLOSED
I-90 and I-29 to reopen Friday:
I-90 Updates:
I-90 (westbound ONLY) from Wall to Rapid City has been reopened.
The remaining section of I-90 between Wall and the Minnesota state line has significant drifting and cleanup is being done throughout the state. Progress will be monitored. This section will be reopened as soon as conditions safely allow. SDDOT anticipates additional sections of I-90 to begin reopening late morning through late afternoon, as conditions improve and visibility and drifting snow no longer present safety concerns.
I-29 Updates:
I-29 (northbound and southbound) from Sioux Falls to Watertown has been reopened.
The remaining section of I-29, between Watertown and the North Dakota state line, has significant drifting and visibility issues. Progress will be monitored. This section will be reopened as soon as conditions safely allow. SDDOT anticipates the remaining section of I-29 to reopen late afternoon as conditions improve and visibility and drifting no longer present safety concerns.
Travel Conditions:
Due to the extremely cold temperatures and windy conditions, applying chemical and salt are not effective treatment options.
Travelers should expect to encounter ice-covered roads and snow covered shoulders.
Snow removal equipment will be working to remove ice in the driving lanes and snow remaining on shoulders.
Please use extra caution and reduce travel speed.
No Travel Advisories continue to impact state highways across South Dakota, with many highways physically impassable from blockages of large snow drifts, stranded vehicles, and completely plugged bridges.
NO Travel Advised through much of South Dakota
Oahe Grain is CLOSED and will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27
Cultural Heritage Center CLOSED
PARS is CLOSED and will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The remaining Christmas Holiday Feast meal cards will be distributed Tuesday.
Pierre Senior Center CLOSED and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27
The Following Access Health Offices are CLOSED Friday
Access Health – Fort Pierre
Access Health – Highmore
Access Health – Mudro
Access Health – Onida
Access Health – Presho
