 Elevate Rapid City is accepting applications for the program until August 1st, with the program beginning September 6th. Jack Cotto, Cota Territory News. Effective Thursday, July 11th, Simon Contractors will be paving on 7th Street. 7th Street will be closed to through traffic from Apoldo Street to Kansas City Street, while sidewalks remain open for business access. The intersections of 7th Street and Main Street and 7th Street and St. Joseph Street will remain open to the public.