Road works signs

Road works signs are yellow or use temporary yellow backing so they stand out from the permanent signs around them, and while the works are in place they take priority over the normal signing and markings. They cover everything from advance warning of works a mile away to the boards carried on the back of the works vehicles themselves. Temporary speed limits shown in a red circle are legal limits, not advice.

• Road works
• Temporary hazard at road works
• Works vehicle blocking a lane, pass in the direction of the arrow
• Road works one mile ahead
• Lane closed ahead, 800 yards
• Lane restrictions at road works ahead
• Loose chippings
• Temporary lane closure
• Mandatory speed limit ahead
• End of road works
• Lane closed ahead, 450 yards
• One lane crossover at contraflow road works

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