SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) Sioux Falls downtown Bus Depot will close starting Monday, May 15 for major reconstruction.
The City says a temporary downtown station will be established at Fawick Park on 3rd Avenue. All route transfers will be accomplished at the temporary 3rd Avenue station. 3rd Avenue will be closed to motor vehicles from directly under the viaduct to 2nd Avenue while the temporary bus depot is operational.
The reconstruction of the Downtown Bus Depot will include a new canopy with an aluminum‑framed central skylight to provide daylight and improve the exterior waiting environment. Platform improvements will provide for primary walking surfaces below the canopy area and will incorporate features such as visually impaired guided pathways, new concrete bench seating, new bicycle storage racks and repair station, and refinished columns.
The total cost of the project including construction and engineering will be $2 million. A $1.1 million Federal Transit Administration grant will help pay for the project.
The new Downtown Bus Depot is expected to open by October 1.