MUTCD E7-1: Post-Interchange Distance Signs

The E7-1 sign is covered in Section 2E.48 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition. Below are the provisions from that section that describe when the sign is used and how it is placed.

What it means and when it is used

• Standard · Required (shall)
  If used, the Post-Interchange Distance sign (see Figure 2E-50) shall consist of a one-line, two-line, or three-line sign displaying the names of significant destination points and the distances to those points. The top line of the sign shall identify the next meaningful interchange with the name of the community near or through which the route passes, or if there is no community, the route number or name of the…
• Option · Permitted (may)
  The text identification of a route may be displayed instead of a route shield, such as “U S XX,” “[State abbreviation] XX” (such as “Del XX”), or “County XX.”Figure 2E-49. Next Exit Plaques E2-1P E2-1aP

Placement and mounting

• Guidance · Recommended (should)
  If a second line is used, it should be reserved for communities of general interest that are located on or immediately adjacent to the route or for major traffic generators along the route.

Where to read the rest

• Full text: MUTCD Section 2E.48: Post-Interchange Distance Signs
• Minimum sign sizes by roadway type are in the size section for this chapter: Section 2E.12
• Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide

Related signs in Section 2E.48