Commission Awards South Veterans Parkway Construction Contract
The South Dakota Transportation Commission selected John Riley Construction to build a new segment of the parkway in Sioux Falls.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Construction
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The South Dakota Transportation Commission has awarded a $33.26 million contract to John Riley Construction Inc. for a new segment of the South Veterans Parkway. This project will connect the roadway between Sycamore Avenue and north of 57th Street in Sioux Falls.
Why it matters
The contract award advances the state's ongoing infrastructure expansion, which aims to improve connectivity for the Sioux Falls area. Competitive bidding led to significant savings below the original state cost estimate for the project.
The winning bid was $33,256,077.79, coming in significantly below the $38,670,774 Department of Transportation estimate. Seven contractors competed for the contract, with five of the submitted bids priced lower than the state's projected costs.
The players
John Riley Construction Inc.
A construction firm based in Morris, Minnesota, that secured the contract for the parkway segment.
South Dakota Transportation Commission
The state body responsible for overseeing and awarding contracts for major transportation infrastructure projects.
The details
The awarded contract covers the segment of the parkway extending from Sycamore Avenue to north of 57th Street. The commission also authorized seven additional transportation infrastructure projects across the state during the same session.
Timeline
November 2024: The first segment of the parkway from Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue was completed.
2025: Construction began on the second segment of the parkway.
October 29, 2026: The Transportation Commission approved the contract award.
Market Landscape
The project represents a continuation of the state's long-term infrastructure development strategy to expand arterial transit capacity. By securing multiple bids, the state ensures competitive pricing among regional firms for critical public works.
Residents in Sioux Falls should prepare for upcoming construction activity on the segment between Sycamore Avenue and 57th Street. The project aims to improve long-term traffic flow and area connectivity as the parkway expands.
The takeaway
Large-scale infrastructure projects often see significant cost savings when multiple firms compete for the contract. Residents can expect continued road development as the state works to complete the Veterans Parkway network.
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