Drivers in downtown Sioux Falls will soon be dealing with a lengthy street closure.
Starting Monday (August 17th), North Weber Avenue will be closed at Third Street, just south of the east entrance to Falls Park, to allow crews to make railroad crossing improvements as part of the Downtown Whistle Reduction Project.
Third Street will also be closed just east of Weber Avenue as part of this work. Traffic should utilize Cliff Avenue as an alternate route.
Work will include upgrades to railroad warning systems, installation of crossing gates and signal equipment, roadway modifications, and median improvements designed to meet federal quiet zone safety requirements…