Rural Infrastructure Funds Target Township Culvert Repairs
Veblen, SD · August 10, 2026
Watching the late-summer dust settle over local township roads is a good reminder that harvest prep is shifting into high gear this morning. Local crews are eyeing road access and drainage route updates before heavy equipment rolls into the fields.
The Lead
With harvest season fast approaching, local agricultural routes are getting extra attention. County officials recently reviewed $58,800 allocated through the state's Rural Access Infrastructure Fund, prioritizing repairs for aging culverts and small bridges in Sisseton and Hickman townships. These rural crossings take a beating from heavy farm machinery, grain trailers, and unpredictable prairie runoff each year. Township supervisors identified critical spots where structural washouts or narrow culverts create hazardous bottlenecks during peak field work. Replacing these drainage points ensures that local producers can transport crops to regional grain terminals without long detours. The county highway superintendent will coordinate final site assessments with township boards this week to finalize installation scheduling.
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