MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2C.38 — NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN and NEW SIGNAL OPERATION AHEAD Signs (W23-2 and W23-2a)

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2C.38. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2C.38 NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN and NEW SIGNAL OPERATION AHEAD Signs (W23-2 and W23-2a) (W23-2 and W23-2a) Option: 01 A NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AHEAD (W23-2) sign (see Figure 2C-8 ) may be used on the approach to an intersection or along a section of roadway to provide advance warning of a change in traffic patterns, such as revised lane usage or roadway geometry. 02 A NEW SIGNAL OPERATION AHEAD (W23-2a) sign (see Figure 2C-8 ) may be used on the approach to a signalized intersection to provide advance warning of a change in signal phasing. Guidance: 03 The NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN or NEW SIGNAL…

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