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2009 Edition Part 5 Figure 5G-1. Temporary Traffic Control Signs and Plaques on Low-Volume Roads

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Figure 5G-1. Temporary Traffic Control Signs and Plaques on Low-Volume Roads

This figure shows 17 temporary traffic control signs and plaques for low-volume roads. They are shown as yellow signs with black borders and legends.

W3-4 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "BE PREPARED TO STOP" on three lines.

W8-7 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "LOOSE GRAVEL" on two lines.

W8-8 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "ROUGH ROAD" on two lines.

W8-20 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "ROAD FLOODED" on two lines.

W13-1P is shown as a square advisory speed plaque with the legend "35 MPH" on two lines, with "35" in large numerals.

W14-3 is shown as a pennant-shaped isosceles triangle with its longer axis horizontal and pointing to the right with the words "NO PASSING ZONE" on three lines.

W16-2P is shown as a horizontal rectangular supplemental plaque with the words "500 FEET" on two lines.

W20-1 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "ROAD WORK AHEAD" on three lines.

W20-3 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "ROAD CLOSED AHEAD" on three lines.

W20-4 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "ONE LANE ROAD AHEAD" on three lines.

W20-7 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with a symbol of a person holding a flag extended out to the left side and the hand on the right bent upward at the elbow.

W21-1 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with a symbol of a right-facing person with a shovel digging.

W21-2 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "FRESH OIL" on two lines.

W21-3 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "ROAD MACHINERY AHEAD" on three lines.

W21-5 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "SHOULDER WORK" on two lines.

W21-6 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "SURVEY CREW" on two lines.

W21-7 is shown as a diamond-shaped sign with the words "UTILITY WORK AHEAD" on three lines.

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