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Guide Signs

Guide signs direct road users through and around work zones, including work-area length and end-of-work-zone signing. Select any sign for compliance context, or view the full charts.

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  • G20-1 Road Work Next XX Miles โ€” MUTCD traffic control sign
    G20-1 Road Work Next XX Miles
    G20-1

    Road Work Next XX Miles

    Guide Signs
  • G20-2 End Road Work โ€” MUTCD traffic control sign
    G20-2 End Road Work
    G20-2

    End Road Work

    Guide Signs
  • M4-8 Detour โ€” MUTCD traffic control sign
    M4-8 Detour
    M4-8

    Detour

    Guide Signs
  • M4-9 Detour Arrow โ€” MUTCD traffic control sign
    M4-9 Detour Arrow
    M4-9

    Detour Arrow

    Guide Signs
  • M4-9a End Detour โ€” MUTCD traffic control sign
    M4-9a End Detour
    M4-9a

    End Detour

    Guide Signs
  • M4-9b Pedestrian Detour โ€” MUTCD traffic control sign
    M4-9b Pedestrian Detour
    M4-9b

    Pedestrian Detour

    Guide Signs
  • M4-9b(CA) Pedestrian Detour (California) โ€” MUTCD traffic control sign
    M4-9b(CA) Pedestrian Detour (California)
    M4-9b(CA)

    Pedestrian Detour (California)

    Guide Signs
Work Zone Compliance

An educational resource for work zone compliance, temporary traffic control, public right-of-way readiness, and related field planning concepts. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, project type, agency, roadway, permit condition, and approved plan.

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  • Work Zone Basics
  • Temporary Traffic Control
  • MUTCD Overview
  • Traffic Control Devices
  • Work Zone Layout
  • Lane Closures and Detours

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  • Pedestrian Access
  • Flagging Operations
  • Public Right-of-Way Work
  • Permits and Documentation
  • Common Compliance Issues
  • Glossary

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