Road works signs

Temporary lane closure

Temporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)

What does this sign mean?

This sign shows which lanes are closed and which remain open, and the arrangement of arrows and red bars changes to match the situation on the road. It is used ahead of works on multi-lane roads, often repeated as the closure gets nearer. Read the pattern rather than the general shape, move into an open lane early and hold a steady speed through the works. Interpreting these diagrams correctly is a standard theory test task, especially where more than one lane is affected.

Highway Code references

• Rule 288 from Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307)
• Rule 289 from Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307)

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