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SD D.O.T. Helping Local Governments with Bridge Costs

SD D.O.T. Helping Local Governments with Bridge Costs

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Local governments across South Dakota can get help in replacing and repairing bridges.
Interim Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says they have a couple of programs available….

Jundt says counties and townships can get help removing old structures…

Jundt says the legislature has been helping local governments pay for some of the replacement costs..

A similar amount was set aside by this years legislature.

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