Warning Signs for Road Works
Regulatory Traffic Signs
Warning Traffic Signs
Warning Signs for Road Works
Information Signs
Motor Way Signs
This section includes the warning signs for roadworks. Like other warning signs, these are diamond or rectangular in shape and have a black border and black symbols or text. However, they are orange in colour instead of yellow.
Roadworks ahead |
One-lane crossover (out) |
One-lane crossover back) |
Move to left (one lane) |
Move to right (one lane) |
Move to left (two lanes) |
Move to right (two lanes) |
Obstruction between lanes |
End of obstruction between lanes |
Start of central reserve or obstruction |
End of central reserve or obstruction |
Lanes diverge at crossover |
Lanes rejoin at crossover |
Two-lanes crossover (back) |
Two-lanes crossover (out) |
Single lane (for shuttle working) |
Two-way traffic |
Road narrows from left |
Road narrows from right |
Road narrows on both sides |
Nearside lane (of two) closed |
Offside lane (of two) closed |
Offside lane (of three) closed |
Nearside lane (of three) closed |
Two offside lanes (of three) closed |
Two nearside lanes (of three) closed.
Two alternative styles. |
Offside lane (of four) closed |
Nearside lane (of four) closed |
Two offside lanes (of four) closed |
Two nearside lanes (of four) closed |
Side road on left |
Side road on right |
Site access on left |
Site access on right |
Temporary traffic signals ahead |
Flagman ahead |
Queues likely |
Hump or ramp |
Uneven surface |
Slippery road |
Loose chippings |
Pedestrians cross to left |
Pedestrians cross to right |
Overhead electric cables |
Detour ahead |
Detour to left |
Detour to right |
Road closed |
Diverted traffic left |
Diverted traffic Right |
Diverted traffic |
Diverted traffic |
End of detour |
Detour destination |
Information plates at roadworks |
Distance |
Length |
Direction |
Direction and Distance |
End |
Cautionary speed |
Slow |
Concealed entrance |
Type of works |
Use hard shoulder |
Hard shoulder closed |
Unfinished road surface |
Barrier Boards |
Chevron board |
Speed limit ahead |
Manual traffic control sign at roadworks |
Flagman ahead |
Stop |
Either form of Go or Téigh can be used |