Road work next miles sign
Marks the start of a long work zone and how far it extends.
MUTCD designation G20-1. See the federal MUTCD, page 23.
How to read signs like this
Orange means temporary traffic control: road work, detours and flaggers. Slow down, obey the flagger and watch for workers.
Practice question
What does this rectangular orange sign tell you?
- A Road work starts that many miles farther down the road
- B The work zone continues for the number of miles shown
- C A detour of that length is ahead
- D The road ahead is closed for that distance
Show answer
B. The work zone continues for the number of miles shown
This rectangular orange sign is placed before long work zones to say how far the work extends. Expect work zone conditions for that whole distance. The end of the zone may be marked with an END ROAD WORK sign.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 850
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