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There are 26,000 kilometers of roads in Saskatchewan. On these highways, there are 120,000 signs.
David Horth, communications director for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways, said about 13,000 signs are replaced each year as part of the maintenance.
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Although the department does not keep track of the number of damaged signs, Horth said he had noticed many more vandalized or missing signs.
“We are noticing more cases of vandalism and theft this year,†Horth said.
“In some cases the whole panel, including the post, is gone.”
Horth said there had been reports and evidence of damage from bullet holes.
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A stop sign that appears to have huge holes in it.
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A sign that was completed removed from his post.
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He said signs are an essential part of day-to-day driving and that while the ministry tries to stay on top of things, it doesn’t always get notified right away that a sign is missing.
“Safety information for something is really critical when it comes to shutting down,†Horth said.
“It could be very serious. Doing so will result in an accident, serious injury or even death. “
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Horth said the number of cases that have occurred this year is concerning.
“Anyone caught damaging or stealing a road sign can be prosecuted. We all report (cases) to the RCMP, â€Horth said. “We want (those responsible) to face the consequences. It is also illegal.
Horth said the cost to replace a panel is $ 600.
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