Highway 85: Safety vs Scenic Beauty | Pierre News

A major push to upgrade U.S. Highway 85 in the scenic Black Hills sparks heated debate—between preserving nature’s charm and boosting safety. While locals like photographer Paul Horsted and David Miller fear the road’s makeover will ruin the region’s wild beauty, daily commuters like Robin Nichols Miller argue it’s long overdue for upgrades to curb deadly crashes. The DOT promises to balance aesthetics with safety, even revisiting some design changes—but without another public meeting, tensions simmer as the future of Spearfish Canyon’s iconic route hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20faaf6a6ee7c6af