Extensive renovations and closures impacting rest areas have been announced in Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Travelers and truckers are encouraged to prepare for these changes while upgrades are underway.
Chamberlain, South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Transportation has allocated over $300,000 for improvements at the Interstate 90 rest area in Chamberlain. While the rest area will be closed during construction, truck parking and access to the iconic Dignity statue will remain available.
The upgrades are expected to be completed by April 2025, according to officials.
Boonville, Missouri
On Interstate 70, both rest areas near mile marker 104 in Cooper County have been closed temporarily, with work set to last several months. While the parking areas will remain open to truckers, no restroom or other facilities will be available during this period.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) stated that the project will include remodeled buildings, better access, and enhanced interior amenities for travelers. Weather permitting, the renovations should be completed by spring 2026.
To help motorists plan routes, signs and barricades will be placed around the rest area closures. Additionally, a map of alternative rest areas within Missouri and real-time traffic updates can be accessed online.
Torrance County, New Mexico
Torrance County is seeing a substantial investment of $20 million aimed at completely revamping the Rattlesnake rest areas on both sides of Interstate 40 (mile markers 207 and 208). The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has stated that the facilities will be closed for 300 days as part of the project.
This large-scale overhaul includes demolishing the old facilities to make way for brand-new, 2,850-square-foot rest areas. Travelers can expect upgraded parking, picnic shelters, and a revamped water and sewer system as part of the enhancements.
Centerville, Indiana
The welcome center and rest area on I-70 near Centerville is set to shut down beginning February 3 for an extensive two-year renovation plan. This project falls under Indiana’s ongoing welcome center and rest area improvement initiative, originally launched in 2019.
Planned additions to the facility include interactive exhibits, a recreation area, a dog park, and a significant expansion to parking—including over 200 spaces, 156 of which will be dedicated to trucks. Trucker amenities such as improved restrooms and enhanced vending options are also part of the plan.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) expects the updated Centerville welcome center to reopen by 2027. Meanwhile, travelers are encouraged to use the Greenfield rest area, located at mile marker 107, during the renovation period.
These renovations promise upgraded amenities and better facilities, but they also mean temporary closures in affected areas. Be sure to plan ahead and check local updates for alternative rest stops.
Source: Land Line
