MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2B.35 — Jughandle Signs (R3-23, R3-24, R3-25, and R3-26 Series)

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2B.35. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2B.35 Jughandle Signs (R3-23, R3-24, R3-25, and R3-26 Series) Support: 01 A jughandle turn is a left turn or U-turn that because of special geometry is made by initially making a right turn. This type of turn can increase the operational efficiency of a roadway by eliminating the need for mandatory left-turn lanes and can increase the operational efficiency of a traffic control signal by eliminating the need for protected left-turn phases. A jughandle turn can also provide an opportunity for trucks and commercial vehicles to make a U-turn where the median and roadway are not of…

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