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Interstate 29

Interstate 29 (I-29) is a north–south Interstate Highway in the Midwestern United States that extends from its southern terminus at an interchange with Interstate 35 (I-35) and Interstate 70 (I-70) in Kansas City, Missouri, to its northern terminus at the Canada–United States border near Pembina, North Dakota, where it connects to Manitoba Highway 75. The highway spans approximately 751 miles (1,209 km) and passes through four states: Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota.^[1] Designated as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, I-29 primarily follows the course of the Missouri River in its southern sections before veering eastward through the Great Plains, providing a vital link for regional connectivity. In Missouri, the route covers about 129 miles (208 km), running parallel to the river and serving as a key artery for the Kansas City metropolitan area.^[2] In Iowa, it traverses 151.75 miles (244.29 km) along the western border, closely hugging the Missouri River and facilitating access to cities like Council Bluffs and Sioux City.^[3] The highway then proceeds 253 miles (407 km) through South Dakota, passing through Sioux Falls, the state's largest city, and supporting agricultural and industrial transport in the region.^[4] Finally, in North Dakota, I-29 covers 217 miles (349 km), connecting Fargo and Grand Forks before reaching the international border at Pembina, enabling cross-border trade with Canada.^[5] I-29 plays a critical role in national freight movement as a Tier 1 corridor in the Mid-America Freight Coalition's network, designated under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and as a High Priority Corridor by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) in 1998. It carries significant truck traffic, linking the Gulf Coast ports via connections like I-49 to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and parallels the M-29 Marine Highway for multimodal freight efficiency. The route intersects major east-west Interstates, including I-70 in Missouri, I-80 near Council Bluffs, Iowa, I-90 in South Dakota, and I-94 in North Dakota, enhancing its function in the broader Interstate System.^[6]

Overview

Route summary

Interstate 29 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the Midwestern United States, extending from its southern terminus at the interchange of Interstates 35 and 70 with U.S. Highways 24, 40, and 71 in Kansas City, Missouri, northward through Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota to its northern terminus at the Pembina–Emerson Border Crossing with Manitoba Provincial Trunk Highway 75 near Pembina, North Dakota.^[7] The route measures 750.58 miles (1,207.94 km) in total length as of 2023 and primarily follows the path of historic U.S. Highways 75 and 81 through the Great Plains region.^[8] For much of its course, Interstate 29 aligns parallel to significant waterways, beginning with the Missouri River along the Iowa-Nebraska border in the southern portion before shifting to follow the Big Sioux River near the Iowa-South Dakota line and the Red River of the North in its northern extent, often functioning as a de facto border highway between adjacent states.^[7]^[9] This alignment facilitates efficient travel through the flat terrain of the Upper Midwest, crossing diverse agricultural and urban landscapes.^[10] The highway connects several prominent urban areas, including Council Bluffs and Sioux City in Iowa, Sioux Falls in South Dakota, and Fargo and Grand Forks in North Dakota, while originating in the Kansas City metropolitan area.^[7] As a vital north-south artery, Interstate 29 bridges metropolitan hubs with expansive rural territories across four states, bolstering economic activity, regional connectivity, and cross-border trade with Canada via its international terminus.^[10]

Length and termini

Interstate 29 spans a total length of 750.58 miles (1,207.94 km) as of 2023 from its southern terminus to its northern terminus.^[8] The southern terminus is located at a complex interchange with Interstate 35, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 24, U.S. Route 40, and U.S. Route 71 in Kansas City, Missouri, marking approximate mile 0 of the route. Near this terminus, Interstate 29 overlaps with Interstate 435 for approximately 3.1 miles as it navigates the Kansas City metropolitan area.^[11] The northern terminus occurs at the U.S.-Canada border crossing in Pembina, North Dakota, at approximate mile 750.58, where the route connects directly to Manitoba Highway 75 leading toward Winnipeg.^[12] The route's mileage is distributed across four states as of 2023 as follows:

State	Miles (km)
Missouri	128.71 (207.14)
Iowa	151.83 (244.34)
South Dakota	252.50 (406.39)
North Dakota	217.52 (350.06)

These figures are based on Federal Highway Administration data.^[8]

Route description

Missouri

Interstate 29 begins at a stack interchange with I-35 and I-70 in Kansas City, Missouri, and heads north parallel to the Missouri River. The route passes through the northern suburbs, including Platte City and Parkville, before reaching St. Joseph, where it intersects I-229 and US 36. North of St. Joseph, I-29 continues through rural areas along the river, crossing into Iowa near Hamburg. The highway spans 128.71 miles (207.14 km) in Missouri, serving as a key freight corridor for the Kansas City metropolitan area and agricultural transport.

Iowa

In Iowa, I-29 enters from Missouri near Hamburg and follows the western border along the Missouri River, passing through rural western Iowa. It reaches Council Bluffs, where it briefly overlaps I-80 and intersects I-480, providing access to Omaha, Nebraska. Northward, the route passes Sioux City, intersecting I-129, before continuing to the South Dakota state line near Sioux City. The Iowa segment totals 161.22 miles (259.43 km), facilitating cross-river commerce and access to communities like Onawa and Sergeant Bluff.

South Dakota

Interstate 29 enters South Dakota from Iowa at North Sioux City and proceeds north through the eastern plains, passing Elk Point and Vermillion. It reaches Sioux Falls, the state's largest city, where it intersects I-90 and I-229, serving as a hub for agriculture and industry. Further north, I-29 passes through Brookings and Flandreau before crossing into North Dakota near Big Stone Lake. The route covers 252.53 miles (406.47 km) in South Dakota, supporting rural connectivity and freight to the Upper Midwest.

North Dakota

In North Dakota, I-29 enters from South Dakota near Fairmount and heads north through the Red River Valley, a major agricultural region. It passes through Fargo, concurrent with I-94 for 3 miles, providing access to North Dakota State University and the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. The route continues to Grand Forks, intersecting US 2, before reaching Pembina at the Canadian border, connecting to Manitoba Highway 75. I-29 spans 217.01 miles (349.29 km) in the state, vital for cross-border trade and flood-prone river valley transport. No rewrite necessary for auxiliary routes content — move to "Auxiliary routes" section and correct lengths there as identified.

Auxiliary routes

Missouri

Interstate 29 in Missouri is served by several auxiliary and business routes that provide urban bypasses, connectors, and access to key commercial areas in the Kansas City and St. Joseph regions. I-229 serves as the primary auxiliary loop for I-29 around St. Joseph, functioning as a western bypass for the city center. The route begins at a full interchange with I-29 and US 71 south of St. Joseph and travels northward through rural areas before entering the city, where it follows a double-decker configuration over the Missouri River to access downtown via the Double-Decker Bridge.^[13] It intersects US 59 in central St. Joseph before looping back to I-29 near Amazonia, with a total length of 14.98 miles (24.10 km).^[14] This configuration supports local traffic while allowing I-29 to bypass the urban core to the east, reducing congestion in historic and commercial districts. I-635 provides a short connector linking I-29 to the broader Kansas City freeway network, with its Missouri segment acting as a northern extension into Riverside. The route enters Missouri from Kansas across the Missouri River and terminates at a partial interchange with I-29 and US 71 near the Breen Hills area, spanning 3.58 miles (5.76 km) in the state.^[15] Known as the Harry Darby Memorial Highway, it facilitates regional travel by connecting I-29 directly to I-35 in Overland Park, Kansas, and supports access to industrial zones and the Kansas City International Airport vicinity without entering downtown.^[16] Business Loop I-29 in St. Joseph offers direct access to the city's downtown and commercial districts as a surface-level alternative to the I-29 mainline and I-229 loop. The 14.07-mile (22.65 km) route diverges from I-29 at exit 44 (US 169 south) and follows local streets like South 10th Street, Francis Street, and Frederick Avenue through the urban core before rejoining I-29 at exit 47 near the northern edge of the city.^[17] It primarily serves retail, historic sites, and residential areas, overlapping briefly with US 59 and Belt Highway to enhance local connectivity.^[18] I-435, though designated as an auxiliary to I-35, ties into I-29 as part of the Kansas City beltway system, enabling circumferential routing around the metropolitan area. The Missouri portion of I-435 totals 55.18 miles (88.81 km) and intersects I-29 at a full stack interchange near Platte City (I-29 exit 17), providing seamless access for north-south traffic on I-29 to bypass central Kansas City via the western and northern segments of the loop.^[19] This connection supports freight and commuter flows by linking I-29 to other radials like I-70 and I-470, with the beltway emphasizing high-capacity travel through suburban and industrial corridors.^[11]

Iowa

Interstate 29's auxiliary routes in Iowa primarily facilitate cross-border connections with Nebraska and support regional traffic flow in the Omaha–Council Bluffs and Sioux City metropolitan areas. These routes include spurs and bypasses that intersect I-29, aiding commerce along the Missouri River corridor and providing alternatives to mainline congestion. Business routes also branch off I-29 in urban centers to serve local businesses and historic downtowns. Interstate 129 is a 0.29-mile (0.47 km) spur route in Iowa that branches west from I-29 near Sioux City, crossing the Missouri River via the Sergeant Floyd Memorial Bridge to connect with U.S. Route 77 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The Iowa portion is concurrent with U.S. Route 20 and primarily serves freight and commuter traffic between the Sioux City metro area and Nebraska communities, enhancing regional economic links along the river. It is the shortest highway in Iowa.^[20] Interstate 480's Iowa portion spans 0.72 miles (1.16 km) east from the Missouri River bridge into Council Bluffs, connecting I-29 with U.S. Route 6 and providing a direct link to downtown Omaha, Nebraska. This short connector route supports urban traffic movement across the state line, bypassing portions of the I-29/I-80 overlap and accommodating cross-river commuters and commercial vehicles.)^[20] Interstate 680's Iowa segment measures 3.3 miles (5.3 km), forming the eastern part of the western Omaha bypass as it intersects I-29 near the Mormon Bridge and extends east to connect with local roads near Crescent. The route offers an alternative to the congested I-29/I-80 corridor through Council Bluffs, directing traffic around the Omaha metropolitan area and linking to Nebraska Highway 36 on the western side. It plays a key role in diverting heavy truck traffic from urban centers, improving safety and efficiency for regional freight.)^[21] Interstate 880 is a 17.13-mile auxiliary route that branches east from I-29 near Missouri Valley, traversing the Loess Hills to connect with I-80 near Neola. Formerly designated as part of I-680 until 2019, it serves as a northern bypass for the Omaha–Council Bluffs area, connecting to Nebraska Highway 88 and supporting agricultural and industrial transport by avoiding the denser traffic near the Missouri River. The route intersects county roads and provides access to rural communities in Pottawattamie County.^[20]^[22] Business routes of I-29 exist in Council Bluffs and Sioux City to guide traffic through commercial districts. In Council Bluffs, the business loop follows U.S. Route 6 through the downtown area, intersecting I-29 at exits 1A/B and 4, and supports local retail and tourism by routing vehicles past historic sites and the Iowa Western Community College. In Sioux City, another business route aligns with U.S. Route 75, branching from I-29 at exit 147A and looping through the city's business core before rejoining at exit 148, facilitating access to the Stockyards area and riverfront development. These spurs emphasize pedestrian-friendly connections and economic revitalization in urban cores.^[20]

South Dakota

Interstate 229 (I-229) is the sole auxiliary route of I-29 in South Dakota, forming a loop through Sioux Falls that bypasses the southern and eastern portions of the city. It begins at a trumpet interchange with I-29 approximately 9 miles south of the I-90/I-29 junction and travels northeast, providing access to key urban areas via interchanges at Louise Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, and Cliff Avenue before rejoining I-90 near the city's northeast side. This route facilitates regional traffic movement and supports connectivity to local commercial districts and the Sioux Falls metropolitan area.^[23] I-229 measures 11.3 miles (18.2 km) in length and was designated to handle urban bypass traffic, including connections to I-90 for east-west travel across the state. It includes auxiliary lanes in sections to accommodate growing commuter and freight volumes, with ongoing improvements such as ramp reconstructions at Cliff Avenue to enhance safety and capacity. The route ties into local roads like SD 42 (12th Street) near downtown Sioux Falls, aiding access to business districts.)^[23] South Dakota also features business routes along I-29 to serve smaller communities. The Interstate 29 Business Loop in Elk Point, a 2.83-mile route in Union County, branches from I-29 at Exit 59 and follows old alignments of U.S. Highway 77 through the town center before returning to I-29 at Exit 61. It provides direct access to local businesses and residential areas, with speed limits varying from 25 mph in the core downtown section to 35 mph on approach segments. This loop is maintained as part of the state trunk highway system to promote economic activity in the rural community.^[24]^[25] In North Sioux City, an unsigned Business Spur I-29 (also designated I-29P on state logs) serves as a short connector, measuring 0.23 miles from I-29 Exit 4 along former U.S. 77 (now SD 105) to provide quick access to the city's core and nearby industrial areas. This spur ties into local roads for freight and commuter traffic near the Iowa border.^[23] Additional signed business spurs exist in Sioux Falls and Brookings, utilizing alignments of SD 42 and U.S. 14 to connect I-29 with downtown districts, though these are not formally designated as interstate business routes in state statutes. These connectors emphasize city bypass functions while linking to mainline interchanges listed in the exit guide.^[26]

North Dakota

In North Dakota, Interstate 29 has no designated auxiliary, spur, or business routes.^[27] This absence reflects the route's predominantly rural character across the state, where lower traffic volumes and agricultural focus limit the need for urban-oriented branches or loops, unlike the denser, more urbanized southern segments in other states.^[28] In the key urban center of Fargo, the brief concurrency with Interstate 94 adequately addresses access and circulation needs, with local roads handling any bypass functions.^[27] No unsigned or proposed spurs exist for I-29 in the state at present.^[29]

History

Planning and designation

The planning for Interstate 29 originated within the broader framework of the Interstate Highway System during the 1950s, as the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads sought to establish a network of high-mobility highways to support national defense, commerce, and travel. In September 1955, the Bureau published the General Location of National System of Interstate Highways, commonly known as the Yellow Book, which outlined approximately 37,000 miles of proposed routes, including a major north-south corridor extending from Kansas City, Missouri, northward through Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota to the Canada–U.S. border near Pembina.^[30] This alignment was selected to connect key urban centers and agricultural regions in the Upper Midwest while providing efficient access to international and interstate border crossings, following the eastern edges of the states to leverage flat terrain suitable for construction.^[31] Further refinements to the system occurred in 1957, when Congress approved additions to the original 1947 designation, expanding the network to include extensions and adjustments for the northern Great Plains routes. Initially, the segment from Fargo, North Dakota, to the Canadian border was considered for numbering as Interstate 31 under these 1957 plans.^[7] However, by mid-1958, the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) finalized the route numbering for the entire system, assigning Interstate 29 to the full corridor from Kansas City to the border on June 27. This designation adhered to the established Interstate numbering convention, where one- or two-digit primary routes use odd numbers for north-south alignments, with numbers increasing progressively from west to east across the country.^[32] The chosen alignment emphasized connectivity to major population centers like Sioux City and Sioux Falls, while traversing the eastern floodplains of the Missouri River valley to minimize elevation changes and construction costs in the otherwise rugged terrain of the region.^[33] This positioning also supported economic ties to adjacent states and Canada, aligning with the system's goals of facilitating interstate commerce and defense mobility as authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956.

Construction phases

The construction of Interstate 29 (I-29) proceeded in phases across its four states, beginning shortly after the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 authorized the Interstate Highway System. Initial work focused on southern segments near Kansas City, Missouri, with progressive openings northward through the 1950s and 1960s, driven by federal funding and state departments of transportation. Challenges included engineering complex river crossings over the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers, as well as acquiring right-of-way in rural agricultural areas, where farmland fragmentation and landowner negotiations delayed progress in sparsely populated regions.^[7] In Missouri, construction began in early 1957 with soil preparation for the bridge over Pigeon Creek south of St. Joseph, marking one of the earliest Interstate projects nationwide. The segment from Kansas City north to St. Joseph opened in phases during the late 1950s, providing the first continuous freeway link along the route. Further extensions through rural northwest Missouri progressed into the 1960s, with the Kansas City metropolitan area fully connected by 1970 and the northernmost 18.7 miles in Atchison County completed on July 28, 1976, at a total cost of $112 million for the state's 125-mile portion.^[7]^[34] Iowa's 152-mile segment saw its first openings in late 1958, with 10-mile sections near Council Bluffs and from Onawa to the South Dakota border becoming operational. Major milestones included a 37-mile stretch from Missouri Valley to Onawa dedicated in December 1967 and the crossing of the Missouri River into Council Bluffs completed by 1961. Construction continued northward, with segments around Sioux City opening between 1959 and 1961, including the Big Sioux River bridge in September 1961. The final 10.15-mile rural section in Fremont County near the Missouri border opened on August 31, 1973, concluding Iowa's build-out after 15 years of phased grading, paving, and bridge work.^[10]^[35]^[7] South Dakota's construction started in 1958 with 15 miles open near Sioux Falls, amid right-of-way acquisitions around urban areas. By 1962, the route extended continuously from the Iowa border to Sioux Falls, despite setbacks like a bridge collapse at the Iowa line in April 1962 that required rapid repairs. Progress accelerated in the 1960s, with 202 miles surfaced by 1966, focusing on rural prairies between Brookings and Watertown. The northeastern sections near the North Dakota border faced delays due to land acquisition in remote areas, but 439 miles of the state's Interstates were complete by 1970. The final 7-mile stretch from the North Dakota line to Victor opened in 1979, with full completion of I-29 achieved in October 1983, making South Dakota the fifth state to finish its Interstate system.^[36]^[37] In North Dakota, early phases opened the northernmost 10-mile segment from Fargo to the Canadian border in May 1960, the first Interstate to reach an international boundary. Construction advanced southward from 1958, with key rural sections between Grand Forks and the South Dakota line completed by the mid-1960s. Challenges in the northern prairies involved extensive grading across flat, flood-prone terrain near the Red River. The route reached full connectivity by 1976, with the last 20-mile gap between Pembina and Drayton opening in 1977, allowing North Dakota to become the first state to complete its entire Interstate system.^[38]^[39]^[40] By the late 1970s, I-29 was fully operational from Kansas City to the Canadian border, spanning over 750 miles and transforming travel through the Midwest's river valleys and plains.^[7]

Proposed extensions

In the early planning stages of the Interstate Highway System, the segment from Fargo, North Dakota, to the Canada–U.S. border was initially proposed for designation as Interstate 31 in 1957, but this was revised, and it was ultimately incorporated into Interstate 29 by 1958 to maintain numbering consistency and system balance.^[7] During the development of southern extensions in the Interstate network, state officials in Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana advocated for a new corridor along U.S. Route 71 from Kansas City southward to New Orleans to enhance regional connectivity and economic development; although some early discussions in the late 20th century considered linking it directly to I-29, it was designated separately as Interstate 49 under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to adhere to established odd-numbering conventions for north-south routes.^[41] This decision was influenced by alignment preferences, projected costs exceeding $11.5 billion across the states, and the need to balance the overall Interstate grid without overloading existing routes.^[41] Other concepts, such as potential western extensions from I-29's southern terminus in Kansas City or alternative renumbering schemes to integrate local loops like the Alphabet Loop, were evaluated but rejected due to high construction expenses, urban disruption concerns, and preferences for maintaining the primary north-south alignment along the Missouri River corridor.^[7]

Flood events and closures

Interstate 29's alignment parallel to the Missouri River exposes it to recurrent flooding, with major events disrupting traffic and requiring extensive detours.^[42] The Great Flood of 1993 triggered temporary closures of sections of I-29 in Iowa and Missouri, as record Missouri River crests overwhelmed low-lying areas and damaged infrastructure across the basin.^[43] In 2011, prolonged Missouri River flooding caused closures along I-29 in the Sioux City area, including the Hamilton Boulevard interchange, and near Council Bluffs, affecting multiple interchanges and contributing to over 100 miles of secondary road closures in western Iowa.^[44]^[45] The 2019 Missouri River floods produced the longest closure in I-29's history, shutting down a 187-mile stretch from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Council Bluffs, Iowa, from March through May, with intermittent partial reopenings occurring in the fall amid ongoing high water.^[46] These disruptions inflicted severe economic impacts, including regional losses exceeding $10.9 billion from the 2019 event alone, as businesses faced prolonged inaccessibility and agricultural shipments were delayed.^[47] Motorists relied on extended detours via I-90 and I-35, adding hundreds of miles to typical routes and straining alternative highways.^[48] Engineering responses to the 2011 and 2019 floods focused on levee reinforcements along the Missouri River, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state partners investing over $1.2 billion in Missouri for repairs and heightening to enhance flood resilience.^[49]

Current and future projects

Recent repairs

Following the severe flooding along the Missouri River in early 2019, which led to multiple closures of Interstate 29 in Missouri and Iowa, repair efforts focused on restoring full access and enhancing resilience against future inundation. The highway was fully reopened in Iowa by late September 2019, with the final stretch between Crescent and Loveland cleared of flood-related obstructions and detours. In Missouri, sections between St. Joseph and the Iowa border had reopened earlier in May 2019 after initial emergency fixes. Federal Emergency Relief funds supported these efforts, providing over $30 million to Iowa for repairing flood-damaged roads including I-29, with an additional $9 million in quick-release funding specifically for short-term restorations on the interstate to prevent further erosion. Missouri received approximately $12 million in federal aid for statewide road and bridge repairs from the 2019 floods, including work on I-29 embankments and approaches near the river. These funds facilitated fixes to bridges and embankments, such as stabilizing scour damage and replacing damaged approach slabs, with total estimated repair needs for Missouri's affected highways exceeding $25 million. Between 2020 and 2023, targeted repairs addressed lingering flood impacts and subsequent minor incidents along I-29, particularly in the Sioux City area of Iowa. In March 2020, the northbound bridge over Perry Creek in Sioux City underwent deck replacement and structural reinforcement after sustaining fire damage in October 2019, involving removal of the existing concrete deck and installation of new beams to restore load capacity. Further work in the region included pavement rehabilitation and shoulder strengthening to mitigate ongoing erosion from river proximity. A notable example occurred from August 11 to November 14, 2025 (approximately three months), when the right lane of southbound I-29 near the South Dakota border was closed to repair flood damage from 2024 flooding, which had undermined the pavement foundations and adjacent Lewis and Clark bike trail leading to Riverside Park. Crews stabilized the riverbank and repaved the affected section, reopening the lane and trail on November 14, 2025.^[50] In the Fargo-Moorhead area of North Dakota and Minnesota, a major grade-raising project completed in 2023 elevated I-29 to reduce vulnerability to Red River flooding. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led the effort, raising approximately 4 miles of the interstate from south of Exit 50 (Hickson) to north of Exit 54 (Davenport/Oxbow) by up to 8 feet to exceed the 500-year flood elevation. This included reconstructing the roadway, replacing three bridges, and adjusting local infrastructure for flood access. In April 2023, temporary county road closures and shifts—such as detours on Cass County Road 18—facilitated construction, with traffic reduced to a single northbound bypass lane for six months to allow embankment buildup. The $46 million project enhanced overall flood risk management for the region, protecting over 235,000 residents and integrating with broader diversion efforts. Across these repairs, common methods emphasized embankment strengthening through grade elevation and material additions, such as adding 14 inches of asphalt overlay in Iowa's vulnerable sections north of Council Bluffs, completed in late 2019 at a cost of $3.3 million.^[51] Drainage improvements involved enhanced culvert sizing and slope stabilization to handle increased runoff, reducing closure risks at flood stages below 30 feet on the Missouri River. These interventions, funded primarily through federal and state transportation allocations, prioritized rapid restoration while incorporating resilience measures to minimize future disruptions without expanding capacity.

Ongoing and planned improvements

In South Dakota near Sioux Falls, structure improvements on I-29 at exits 64 (near Lennox) and 94 (near Worthing) are underway from 2024 through 2025, focusing on bridge deck repairs and barrier enhancements to handle increased traffic loads.^[52] Planned expansions include the construction of a new diverging diamond interchange at I-29 and 85th Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, set to start in late 2025 and finish by fall 2027; this $50 million project will include new ramps, underground utilities, and signalization to support regional growth.^[53] The replacement of the Interstate 29 bridge over 72nd Street in Platte County, Missouri, which began in 2023, was completed in December 2023. Capacity and safety upgrades at the I-29/I-480/West Broadway junction in Council Bluffs, Iowa, substantially completed in 2025.^[54] The South Dakota Department of Transportation is conducting the I-29 Corridor Study in Union County, an ongoing effort as of 2025 that evaluates interchanges and cross-streets from Jefferson to Sioux City; public input sessions, such as the October 2025 open house, are informing recommendations for future enhancements like interchange modifications and access improvements.^[55] Structural and drainage upgrades to the I-90/I-29 bridges in Sioux Falls, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by past floods, were completed in fall 2025.^[56] These initiatives receive significant funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), which allocates approximately $350 billion for federal highway programs over five years (2022-2026).^[57]

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Interstate 29 Missouri - AARoads
The 131 mile route through northwestern Missouri generally parallels the Missouri River as it separates the Show Me State from Kansas and Nebraska to the west.
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First segment of I-29 opened in Sioux City
Initial cost estimates placed the construction bill at $25 billion over 12 years. The interstates ended up costing $114 billion and took 35 years to complete, ...Missing: phases milestones
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[PDF] “Who needs roads?” - South Dakota Historical Society Press
U.S., Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration. (FHWA), “Building the Interstate: Section 2,” www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/build.<|control11|><|separator|>
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[PDF] NR form for inhouse use - South Dakota State Historical Society
Jan 27, 2021 · The first section of I-29, connecting. Sioux City, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, opened in 1962. 12. The last stretch of interstate was completed on I- ...
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Interstate 29 - Prairie Public
May 9, 2022 · It was early May in 1960 that the northernmost stretch of I-29 was dedicated. It was the first US Interstate to connect to an international border.Missing: phases milestones
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I-29, I-94 completed in North Dakota 40 years ago
Jul 9, 2017 · Many stories about the interstate system begin in 1919 when 28-year-old Lt. ... This interstate, called I-31, was originally going to end there ...Missing: original | Show results with:original
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A Superhighway on the Prairie - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Early Construction: 1958-1964. Starting in 1958, the North Dakota Highway Map gave motorists a state-wide picture on the progression of the Interstate ...
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Weather-Responsive Management Strategies (WRMS) for Flood ...
Oct 1, 2020 · Additionally, assessing the economic impact of closures is a major challenge for justifying investments, faster response, and preparations for ...Missing: losses | Show results with:losses
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Flooding in Missouri - National Weather Service
Known as the “Great Flood of 1993,” this flood is considered to be ... Louis and Kansas City were closed, along with sections of Interstates 29, 35 ...
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Missouri River Flooding – State Joint Information Center Update
Jun 10, 2011 · · I-29 Hamilton Boulevard interchange: The I-29 interchange ramps at Hamilton Boulevard in Sioux City are closed. (Woodbury County). · U.S. ...
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[PDF] Western Iowa Missouri River Flooding: Geo-Infrastructure Damage ...
Sep 21, 2013 · The flooding resulted in closures of several interchanges along Interstate 29 and of more than 100 miles of secondary roads in western Iowa, ...
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Interstate 29 is closed — again — due to flooding in Iowa, Missouri
May 29, 2019 · Portions of Interstate 29 in Iowa and Missouri are closed for the second time this year because of water over the roadway.
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2020 Case Study 2: The 2019 Floods in the Central U.S.
The Missouri River and North Central Flood resulted in over $10.9 billion of economic loss in the region, making it the costliest inland flood event in U.S. ...
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Interstate 29 Flooding Closure Update | Missouri Department of ...
Apr 11, 2019 · Interstate 29 remains closed north of St. Joseph at the 57 mile marker as officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation and Missouri ...
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Lower Missouri River Flood Resiliency Studies
Repair costs to levee infrastructure in the lower river was approximately $1.2 billion. During the 2019 flood, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska formed a four ...Missing: reinforcements 29
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The Page You're Looking For Cannot Be Found | Missouri Department of Transportation
**Summary:**
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Construction Projects - South Dakota Department of Transportation
The South Dakota Department of Transportation makes no claims or ... I-229 · Irene - S.D. Highway 46 · S.D. Highway 25 - North of De Smet · Walworth ...
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I-29 & 85th Street Interchange - City of Sioux Falls
The project consists of work on 85th Street and includes Diverging Diamond Interchange over I29, Watermain, Storm sewer, Curb and Gutter, Sidewalks, ...
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SDDOT Seeks Public Input for I-29 Corridor Study (Jefferson to ...
Sep 26, 2025 · For more information, contact Steve Gramm, Planning Squad Leader at 605-773-3281 or via email at steve.gramm@state.sd.us. About SDDOT: The ...
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Interstate 90 and I-29 and I-229 Bridges in Sioux Falls
Project Updates: Sept. 17, 2025: All work is complete. Traffic is restored. Project Photos: Project Contract Amount: $3.1 ...
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - FHWA
Invests $350 billion in highway programs over 5 years ... The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides the basis for FHWA programs and activities through ...