USA Road Signs: Freeway and expressway signs 2026

An overhead advance guide sign on a freeway showing a single upcoming destination and exit, giving drivers time to prepare to leave the highway.

A freeway advance guide sign showing three destinations served by an approaching interchange, letting drivers plan their exit well in advance.

An exit-number plaque displaying a three-digit exit number, mounted on a freeway guide sign to identify the upcoming interchange.

An exit-number plaque showing a one- or two-digit exit number with a single letter suffix, marking a split or grouped interchange exit.

An exit-number plaque with a three-digit exit number and a single letter suffix, identifying one branch of a divided interchange.

An exit-number plaque showing a one- or two-digit exit number with a dual letter suffix, marking multiple ramps sharing the same exit.

An exit-number plaque with a three-digit exit number and dual letter suffix, distinguishing among several ramps of the same numbered exit.

An exit-number plaque for a one- or two-digit left exit, alerting drivers that this numbered exit departs from the left side of the freeway.

An exit-number plaque for a three-digit left exit, warning that the numbered exit leaves from the left rather than the usual right side.

An exit-number plaque for a one- or two-digit left exit with a single letter suffix, marking a left-side ramp of a split interchange.

An exit-number plaque for a three-digit left exit with a single letter suffix, identifying a left-side branch of a numbered interchange.

An exit-number plaque for a one- or two-digit left exit with dual letter suffix, marking multiple left-side ramps of the same exit.

An exit-number plaque for a three-digit left exit with dual letter suffix, distinguishing several ramps of a left-side numbered exit.

A 'LEFT' plaque added to an exit-number sign, indicating that the associated freeway exit departs from the left-hand lane.

An exit-number plaque displaying a one- or two-digit exit number, mounted on a freeway guide sign to identify the interchange ahead.

A freeway advance guide sign listing two destinations for an upcoming interchange, helping drivers choose the correct exit ahead.

A two-line 'NEXT EXIT' plaque added to a guide sign, telling drivers the listed service or destination is reached at the following exit.

A single-line 'NEXT EXIT' plaque mounted on a guide sign to direct drivers to the destination or service at the upcoming exit.

An exit direction sign at the interchange showing one destination with a directional arrow, confirming which way the exit ramp leads.

An exit direction sign listing two destinations with an arrow, guiding drivers onto the correct ramp at the interchange.

An exit direction sign displaying three destinations and an arrow, directing drivers to the proper ramp as they reach the exit.

An exit gore sign posted at the ramp divide with the word EXIT and a directional arrow, marking the point of departure where there is no exit number.

An exit gore sign carrying a one- or two-digit exit number, marking the physical point where the ramp splits from the freeway.

An exit-number plaque attached to a gore sign, displaying the interchange number right at the point where the ramp diverges.

A narrow-format exit gore sign used where space is limited at the ramp divide, marking the exit point with a compact layout.

An 'EXIT OPEN' sign confirming that the ramp ahead is available for use, typically posted after a temporary closure.

An 'EXIT CLOSED' sign warning drivers that the ramp is not available and they must continue past it to the next exit.

An 'EXIT ONLY' sign at the gore point, alerting drivers that the lane they are in leaves the freeway and does not continue through.

A pull-through sign mounted over the through lanes, reassuring drivers who stay on the freeway of their continuing route as an exit branches off.

A pull-through sign showing a destination for drivers remaining on the mainline freeway, confirming their direction past an interchange.

A three-line post-interchange distance sign listing upcoming destinations and the miles to each, posted just after an interchange.

A post-interchange sign giving estimated travel times to upcoming destinations, helping drivers gauge how long the journey ahead will take.

A post-interchange sign combining both distance and estimated travel time to listed destinations along the route ahead.

A post-interchange distance and travel-time sign naming a specific destination, showing miles remaining and the time expected to reach it.

A comparative travel-time sign showing estimated times via alternate routes, letting drivers choose the faster path to a shared destination.

A gore sign marking the entrance to a preferential lane such as an HOV or express lane, posted where the special lane begins.

A gore sign at an intermediate entrance to a preferential lane, marking where additional traffic may merge into the HOV or express lane.

An overhead sign directing drivers toward the entrance of a preferential (HOV or express) lane, mounted above the roadway.

A post-mounted sign at the roadside directing eligible drivers toward the entrance of a preferential HOV or express lane.

An advance sign giving drivers early notice of an upcoming preferential-lane entrance so they can position for the HOV or express lane.

A gore sign marking a direct exit from a preferential lane, showing where the HOV or express lane branches off to leave the freeway.

A direction sign for an intermediate egress from a preferential lane, guiding drivers who wish to leave the HOV or express lane back to the general lanes.

An advance sign warning of an upcoming intermediate exit point from a preferential lane, letting drivers prepare to rejoin general traffic.

An 'EXIT ONLY' panel with a downward arrow, mounted on a freeway guide sign to warn that the lane below leaves the highway.

An 'EXIT ONLY' panel variant with a downward directional arrow, attached beneath a guide sign to mark a dropping exit-only lane.

An 'EXIT ONLY' panel with an arrow indicating a lane that must leave the freeway, used on overhead or roadside guide signs.

A yellow 'EXIT ONLY' panel with an arrow, added to a guide sign to signal that the marked lane departs the freeway at the exit.

An 'EXIT ONLY' panel with a single arrow, warning drivers that the lane above it drops off the mainline at the upcoming exit.

An 'EXIT ONLY' panel with two arrows, marking that two lanes must leave the freeway at the approaching exit.

A variant 'EXIT ONLY' panel with two arrows, indicating a pair of lanes that peel off the mainline at the exit.

A 'LEFT' panel added to a freeway guide sign, alerting drivers that the associated exit or lane is on the left side of the roadway.

An exit-direction advisory speed panel for the ramp, posting the safe speed for the curve of the exit ramp ahead.

An exit-direction advisory speed panel for the exit itself, recommending a safe speed as drivers leave the freeway.