MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 3B.13 — Approach Markings for Obstructions

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 3B.13. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 3B.13 Approach Markings for Obstructions Standard: 01 Pavement markings shall be used to guide traffic away from fixed obstructions within a paved roadway. Approach markings for bridge supports, refuge islands, median islands, toll plaza islands, and raised channelization islands shall consist of a tapered line or lines extending from the center line or the lane line to a point 1 to 2 feet to the right-hand side, or to both sides, of the approach end of the obstruction (see Figu re 3B-15 ). Guidance: 02 For roadways having a speed limit of 45 mph or greater, the taper length of the…

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