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Residents press county for fixes as Homestead Street intersection snarls Rapid Valley traffic
Summary
A petition of more than 500 residents prompted commissioners to discuss traffic congestion at the Homestead Street/Elk Vale Road intersection in Rapid Valley. County and city staff said the corridor is subject to a South Dakota DOT study and that a three-mile jurisdictional planning agreement with Rapid City could help coordinate long-term fixes.
A petition from Rapid Valley residents seeking action on traffic congestion at the Homestead Street and Elk Vale Road intersection led the Pennington County Board of Commissioners to direct staff to pursue coordination with the City of Rapid City and the South Dakota Department of Transportation on May 19, 2025.
“I started this petition. I’m a working mother to three children that go to Valley View Elementary,” said Rachel Sankey, a Rapid Valley resident who organized the change.org petition. “I spend probably over 20 minutes just sitting at that corner throughout the week, and it becomes a waste of time and a safety hazard.”
Commissioners heard that traffic congestion peaks during school drop-off and morning-commute…
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