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Temporary traffic signals are coming to the Black Hills for the rally

Motorcycle enthusiasts attend the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Sunday in Sturgis, S.D. The rally is expected to draw up to 700,000 people during its 10-day run.
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The Sturgis Motorcycle rally is the biggest motorcycle rally in the world.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is activating temporary traffic signals during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The signals will operate from Aug. 1 to Aug. 14. They’ll be set up at busy intersections across the northern Black Hills.

Speed limits will be reduced on state highways near the rally.

Message boards and speed trailers will also be along the interstate.

Additional information on road closures and Sturgis Rally travel information can be found here.

Madeline Grabow is a South Dakota Public Broadcasting intern based in Sioux Falls. She is a sophomore at Georgetown University studying international politics.