Minnesota Avenue Lane, Sidewalk to Close
Sioux Falls crews will close a northbound lane and east sidewalk on South Minnesota Avenue starting November 4 for repairs.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Forecasts
Beginning November 4, 2026, the outside northbound lane of Minnesota Avenue between West 19th and West 20th Streets will close, along with the east sidewalk, for sidewalk repairs. Intermittent westbound lane closures on East Sixth Street, which began October 30, have been extended because of weather.
Why it matters
Drivers and pedestrians in Sioux Falls will need to adjust routes during the closures, which are expected to last several days. Weather-related delays have already pushed back the Sixth Street schedule, showing how conditions can affect local road work.
The Sioux Falls Engineering Department's closure notice gives a two-day estimate for the Minnesota Avenue sidewalk work starting November 4, with pedestrians detoured one block east. Both timelines are weather-dependent, and the department has not said how far delays might extend.
The players
Sioux Falls Engineering Department
The municipal department responsible for planning and carrying out street and sidewalk maintenance across Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city.
The details
The outside northbound lane of Minnesota Avenue between West 19th and West 20th Streets, and the east sidewalk along that stretch, will close for sidewalk repairs. Pedestrians will be detoured one block east, and the city urged drivers to use caution, reduce speeds near work areas, and consider alternate routes.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Work on East Sixth Street began.
November 4, 2026: Northbound lane and east sidewalk on Minnesota Avenue are scheduled to close.
November 6, 2026: Sixth Street work is expected to be completed by the end of the day, weather permitting.
Seasonal Patterns
Late-season road and sidewalk work in Sioux Falls often runs into the weather limits of November, which is why this city's crews have extended the Sixth Street closures rather than compress the schedule. The Minnesota Avenue repairs follow that same pattern of weather-contingent timelines during the closing months of the construction season.
Drivers using Minnesota Avenue between West 19th and West 20th Streets should expect a closed northbound lane and detour pedestrians one block east starting November 4. Plan extra time for trips along East Sixth Street through November 6, since weather may delay the work further.
The takeaway
Check route conditions before heading out and allow extra travel time along both corridors while the closures are in effect. Pedestrians should plan for the one-block east detour on Minnesota Avenue during the sidewalk work.
What happens next
The Sixth Street work is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, November 6, weather permitting.
Further reading
For more on how weather shapes local planning, see the Forecasts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sioux Falls Live.
