MDT Variable Message Sign Vandalized

As part of the ongoing I-90 Incident Management Project, the Montana Department of Transportation placed several new Variable Message Signs near Three Forks in June. Less than six months later, one of the signs located between Three Forks and the I-90/U.S. 287 Interchange was recently vandalized.

According to MDT Public Information Officer Charity Burns, vandals discharged several handgun rounds into the new sign, taking it out of service.

"Our communications staff are working hard to source replacement parts and make the repairs. This is frustrating and costly. The incident has been reported...