Road narrows (W5-1) road sign (MUTCD W5-1)
MUTCD W5-1

Road narrows (W5-1) Road Sign

What this sign means

Indicates the road narrows ahead as the pavement width decreases from both sides. Reduce speed and keep to your lane.

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