MUTCD W20-3: ROAD CLOSED Sign
The W20-3 sign is covered in Section 6H.05 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
- Guidance · Recommended (should)The ROAD (STREET) CLOSED (W20-3) sign (see Figure 6H-1 ) should be used in advance of the point where a highway is closed to all road users, or to all but local road users.
- Option · Permitted (may)The legend STREET may be substituted for ROAD and the distance legend may be either XX FEET, XX MILES, or AHEAD.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 6H.05: ROAD CLOSED Sign
- Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide
Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (Federal Highway Administration, December 2023, public domain). Excerpts are shortened and shown out of context; read the full section before specifying a sign. Your state may still be operating under the 2009 edition or a state supplement. Official manual: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.