Extreme heat causes buckling roads on I-29 near Brookings

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BROOKINGS COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are warning about buckling roads in the extreme heat affecting much of the Dakota News Now viewing area.

The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office shared photos on Friday of a buckled section of the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 south of Brookings.

On Thursday, South Dakota Highway Patrol had posted about a similar incident about a mile away.

Repairs are underway, but authorities asked that drivers remember to wear a seatbelt, reduce distractions and prioritize traveling safely.

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