MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2C.45 — Merge Signs and Plaque (W4-1, W4-5, and W4-5aP)

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2C.45. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2C.45 Merge Signs and Plaque (W4-1, W4-5, and W4-5aP) Option : 01 A Merge (W4-1) sign (see Figure 2C-11 ) may be used to warn road users on the major roadway that merging movements might be encountered in advance of a point where lanes from two separate roadways converge as a single traffic lane and no turning conflict occurs. 02 A Merge sign may also be installed on the side of the entering roadway to warn road users on the entering roadway of the merge condition. Guidance: 03 The Merge sign should be installed on the side of the major roadway where merging traffic will be…

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