The South Dakota Transportation Commission is investing approximately $20 million dollars in bridge preservation and replacement grant programs this year.
Dell Rapids was a recipient of the Bridge Improvement Grant along with 12 counties, resulting in 23 bridge improvement projects statewide.
The state Transportation Commission has contributed $163 million dollars in grant money toward the bridge grant program to date.
The commission encourages any city or county interested in the program to apply by Aug. 1.
Find more information on the application process here.