Road work ahead sign
A work zone is ahead. Slow down, obey flaggers and expect lane changes.
MUTCD designation W20-1. See the federal MUTCD, page 22.
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 orange sign tell you?
- A A detour will send all traffic onto another road ahead
- B A work zone is ahead, so expect workers and changes
- C The road ahead is closed to all traffic
- D Work on the road has ended
Show answer
B. A work zone is ahead, so expect workers and changes
Orange means temporary traffic control, and ROAD WORK is usually the first sign you meet before a work zone. Slow down, put the phone away and watch for workers, equipment and lane shifts. Many states raise fines in work zones.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 842
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