Road work (distance) ahead road sign (MUTCD CW20-1)
MUTCD CW20-1

Road work (distance) ahead Road Sign

What this sign means

Alerts drivers that road construction or maintenance work begins the posted distance ahead, so slow down and be ready for workers, equipment, and lane changes.

Sign group
W20 series Work zones
MUTCD code
CW20-1
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