Arrowhead Parkway Nears Completion On Sioux Falls' East Side

After month of enduring road closures, detours, and increased traffic, the patience of drivers on Sioux Falls' east side is about to be rewarded.

The City of Sioux Falls now says the project connecting Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway is in its final stages. The $39 million expansion of what will become South Dakota's largest intersection, is expected to be completed by November 20th.

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Once complete, the intersection will have three through lanes, as well as two left-turn lanes in each direction. There will also be a trio of lighted pedestrian underpasses.

Tasks to be completed over the next few weeks includes work on the median, sidewalks, retaining walls, and landscaping.

The Most Road Rage Inducing Spots in Sioux Falls

More than anything, I'm holding out for Star Trek transporter technology. I'm not necessarily not excited about driverless cars. I for sure would be happy to not have to drive anymore. But, I don't want to do that until EVERYONE ELSE does it too.

Driving is not worth it. Even in Sioux Falls, there are plenty of opportunities to send your blood pressure into the red when wading through traffic.

Road Rage and driving in Sioux Falls go hand in hand, so much so that when we asked locals "Where do you get the worst road rage in Sioux Falls?" people had very strong opinions:

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Source: Arrowhead Parkway Construction Targets November Finish For South Dakota’s Largest Intersection

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