Road narrows (CW5-1) road sign (MUTCD CW5-1)
MUTCD CW5-1

Road narrows (CW5-1) Road Sign

What this sign means

Warns that the road narrows ahead as both sides come in, reducing the available width. Slow down and keep centered in your lane.

Sign group
W5 series Road width restrictions
MUTCD code
CW5-1
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