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Open for inputYour input is openUpdated Nov. 2, 2026

Railroad crossings

The state is studying 130 railroad crossings around Sioux Falls to make them safer, and some could close. Comments and pins on the online map are open through Monday, Nov. 30.

Illustration of a train approaching a railroad crossing with a crossbuck sign and lowered gate, a car and neighbors waiting, and a rising sun

Who decides

SDDOT leads the study with the City of Sioux Falls. HR Green, an engineering firm, is doing the work. The study ends with a ranked list of projects. There's no construction money yet; the state and city would use the list to apply for grants.

What happens next

A second open house is planned for early 2027, with draft recommendations in the spring and a final report in summer 2027.

How to weigh in

  • Drop a pin on your crossingThe study team's top ask. Pin a crossing and say what happens there. Open through Nov. 30.
  • Contact the study teamKatrina Burckhard, SDDOT, 605-773-6641. Graham Huckins, HR Green, 605-221-2680.

Coming up

Common questions

Will railroad crossings close in Sioux Falls?

Some could. The study is looking at all 130 crossings in the area. No decisions have been made, and a final report is expected in summer 2027.

How do I comment on a railroad crossing?

Use the study's online survey and map to pin a crossing and describe what happens there. Comments are open through Nov. 30, 2026.

Is there money to build the changes?

Not yet. The study is paid for by a federal grant. Its ranked list of projects will be used to apply for construction grants.

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