The Sheridan Lake Fishing Pier located off U.S. Highway 385 will be closed Monday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 6, while tree removal operations take place across the road.
Use of the pier during tree removal is hazardous due to falling rocks and trees.
The tree clearing is a preliminary effort of phase two of the multi-year construction project on Highway 385.
Weather dependent, Phase 2 construction is scheduled to begin in late 2024 or early 2025. The contractor will be operating a flagger and pilot car for motorists on Highway 385.
For questions regarding the Highway 385 project, contact Tim Wicks, Custer Area Engineering Supervisor at 605-673-4948 or via email at tim.wicks@state.sd.us.
Travelers can find additional project information including maps, timelines and construction updates on the website at .
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PHOTOS: South °®¶¹app Mines hosts 35th annual Diwali celebration
Spectacular displays of color, vibrant cultural performances, homemade delicacies and a fireworks display marked the 35th annual Diwali celebration at South °®¶¹app Mines on Saturday evening.
A lively dance performance by one local girl combined traditional Indian dance moves with a fun, modern kick at South °®¶¹app Mines' 35th annua…
A fireworks display lit up the skies around South °®¶¹app Mines on Saturday evening, Nov. 23, 2024.
Faculty and staff from South °®¶¹app Mines join representatives of the Mines India Club in lighting the ceremonial lantern.
Cultural performances by local dancers were one of the highlights of Saturday night's events.
A dancer in traditional clothing performs during the 35th annual Diwali celebration at South °®¶¹app Mines on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
South °®¶¹app Mines faculty and students recite the national anthem of India before the Diwali celebration.
A young dancer performs in the Beck Ballroom at the South °®¶¹app Mines Surbeck Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Dancers perform in traditional dress, jewelry and with henna tattoos during the 35th annual South °®¶¹app Mines Diwali celebration.
The ceremonial lantern for South °®¶¹app Mines 35th annual Diwali celebration. Diwali is also known as the "Festival of Light."
Diwali fireworks at South °®¶¹app School of Mines on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Rapid City.
Members of the South °®¶¹app Mines India Club were recognized for their efforts in putting on the 35th annual Diwali celebration on Saturday.
An intricate sand painting on display at the Surbeck Center.
A group of women perform a traditional dance for Diwali.
A young girl sings songs in Hindi.
Strands of marigolds decorate the Surbeck Center at South °®¶¹app Mines for Diwali.
Young girls perform traditional dances for Diwali during the 35th annual South °®¶¹app Mines Diwali celebration on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Women in traditional clothing dance onstage in the Beck Ballroom at South °®¶¹app Mines for Diwali.
Part of Saturday's Diwali celebration included a saree-tying contest with members of the crowd.
A young girl performs traditional Indian dances for Diwali at South °®¶¹app Mines in November 2024.
