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Commission adopts draft 2026–2029 transportation program and directs staff to amend major street plan to preserve Promise Road connection
Summary
The Planning Commission approved the draft 2026–2029 Transportation Improvement Program and directed staff to propose a major street plan amendment to preserve a collector connection (Healing Way/Promise Road) tied to a planned Highway 16/Catron Boulevard interchange.
The Planning Commission on June 26 approved the draft 2026–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and directed staff to pursue a major street plan amendment to preserve a collector street corridor needed for a future Highway 16/Catron Boulevard interchange and a proposed interchange realignment of Promise Road.
A city transportation staff member identified as Kip presented the draft TIP and noted that the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s draft list shows roughly $470 million in regional roadway projects over the next four years (adding local transit funding brings the total close to $500 million). Staff highlighted coordination with SDDOT, timing of state projects, and opportunities for public comment at draft STIP meetings in July. The TIP passed on a voice vote.
Planning staff then asked the commission to direct them to add a collector connection (extending Healing Way north to intersect with the relocated Promise Road at the new interchange) to the major street plan. Staff said the corridor must be on the major street plan now to prevent future private development from blocking a connection that will be important if and when the interchange and adjacent development occur. Staff also said property owners would be noticed and that two of the three landowners affected support the addition.
Commissioners discussed the interchange, the need to coordinate utilities and right‑of‑way, and how future subdivisions would still be required to construct adjacent infrastructure. The commission voted to direct staff to prepare the major street plan amendment for public review and future adoption.
Why it matters: The TIP identifies multi‑year transportation spending and schedules state‑led projects; adding the collector corridor to the major street plan preserves a right‑of‑way alignment that staff said is critical for future connectivity to interchange improvements and to serve planned development in the area.
Next steps: Staff will prepare the major street plan amendment (with a clearer map and property notifications) and return it for public review and a formal comprehensive‑plan amendment and adoption process.
