MUTCD W6-1: Divided Highway Sign
The W6-1 sign is covered in Section 2C.20 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)A Divided Highway (W6-1) sign (see Figure 2C-6 ) should be used on the approaches to a section of highway (not an intersection or junction) where the opposing flows of traffic are separated by a median or other physical barrier.
- Standard · Required (shall)The Divided Highway (W6-1) sign shall not be used instead of a Keep Right (R4-7 series) sign on the approach end of a median island.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 2C.20: Divided Highway Sign
- Minimum sign sizes by roadway type are in the size section for this chapter: Section 2C.03
- 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.