Ekalaka, MT - The Sioux Ranger District, Custer National Forest has completed hazard tree removal on many roads and will be opening several routes within the Dugan Fire perimeter. The closure order in the Ekalaka Hills unit has been lifted on the following roads: JP Smith Road #3814, Hidden Springs Road #3104, Ekalaka Park Road #3813, Ridge Road #3812, and roads 3071 and 3812A1. In the spring, remaining rehab work will need to be completed within the fire's perimeter, specifically replacing culverts along JP Smith Road (#3814), Dugan Draw (#3811), Ekalaka Park Road (#3813) and Hidden Springs Road (#3104) to handle the increased runoff expected from the Dugan Fire area. Fencing, infrastructure repair (including signs and picnic tables) and noxious weed detection and eradication will continue during the spring and into next summer. Signs will be posted along these routes when this work occurs.A portion of the current fire closure will remain in effect until further notice to complete...
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