MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 6N.19 — Late Merge
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6N.19. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 6N.19 Late Merge Support: 01 The Late Merge is designed to use all available lanes until the merge point is reached at the lane closure taper rather than merging as soon as possible into the open lane. The Late Merge addresses many of the challenges that are associated with traffic operations in advance of lane closures at TTC zones such as queue length, capacity, and driver satisfaction. Option: 02 Late Merge systems may consist of static or portable changeable message signs. Guidance: 03 Static Late Merge signing should consist of the STAY IN LANE TO MERGE POINT (R9-4a) sign and the…
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