08 An Entering Roadway Merge (W4-5) sign with a NO MERGE AREA (W4-5P) supplemental plaque (see Figure 2C-8) mounted below it may be used to warn road users on an entering roadway that they will encounter an abrupt merging situation without an acceleration lane at the downstream end of the ramp.

Figure 2C-8. Merging and Passing Signs and Plaques. This figure shows 11 merging and passing signs and plaques. They are yellow with black borders and legends. W4-1 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign. It shows a black arrow pointing up and a curved line joining the bottom shaft of the arrow on the right side. W4-2 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign.

W4 Series Signs - Merge, Lane Transition, and Cross Traffic W4-1(L&R) Merge png pdf layout MUTCD W4-1(L&R) (Modified) Merge (Modified For Preferential Lane Barrier) png pdf layout ... Linked sign layout files in PDF format provided courtesy of FHWA's MUTCD website Unauthorized use of text, images, and other content is strictly prohibited. ...

The Merge sign should not be used in place of a Lane Ends sign where lanes of traffic moving on a single roadway must merge because of a reduction in the actual or usable pavement width (see Section 2C.33).

A Merge (W4-1) sign with a NO MERGE AREA (W4-5P) supplemental plaque mounted below it may be used to warn road users on the major roadway that traffic on an entering roadway will encounter an abrupt merging situation without an acceleration lane …

Warning signs alert road users to conditions that might call for a reduction of speed or an action in the interest of safety and efficient traffic operations. The use of warning signs shall be based on an engineering study or on engineering judgment.

Doubling-up by adding a second identical sign on the left-hand side of the roadway. Minimum Sign Size: 24" x 30" When to use. The Speed Limit sign shall display the limit established by law, ordinance, regulation, or as adopted by the authorized agency based on the engineering study.

Oct 24, 2021 · A No Merge Area (W4-5P) supplemental plaque may be mounted below a Merge (W4-1) sign to warn road users on the major roadway that traffic on an entering roadway will encounter an abrupt merging situation without an acceleration lane …

Nov 21, 2024 · The Merge sign should not be used in place of a Lane Ends sign where lanes of traffic moving on a single roadway must merge because of a reduction in the actual or usable pavement width. 903.6.32 Added Lane Signs (W4-3, W4-6) ( MUTCD Section 2C.41)

Warning signs alert road users to conditions that might call for a reduction of speed or an action in the interest of safety and efficient traffic operations. The use of warning signs shall be based on an engineering study or on engineering judgment.