Work zone signs in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 16 in all, on pages 87–88, 108.
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ROAD WORK 1500 FT
The start of a work zone is indicated with a warning sign or electronic message sign. This sign usually refers to roadwork/utility work beginning at a certain distance down the road.
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UTILITY WORK AHEAD
The start of a work zone is indicated with a warning sign or electronic message sign. This sign usually refers to roadwork/utility work beginning at a certain distance down the road.
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Portable Message Board (ROAD WORK 1 MILE)
The start of a work zone is indicated with a warning sign or electronic message sign. This sign usually refers to roadwork/utility work beginning at a certain distance down the road.
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Flagger Ahead (500 FEET)
Civil Flaggers are typically used on low-speed, low-volume roadways to control traffic movement around the work area and to support other road users navigate the area.
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RIGHT LANE CLOSED 1/2 MILE
This sign shows which lane is closed
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Right Lane Closed - Merge Left
This sign means the right lane is closed and traffic should move to the left
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Lanes Shifting to the Right
This sign means the lanes are shifting to the right
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Drum
Certain devices (such as drums, cones, and tubular markers) are used to direct traffic away from a work area where the shoulder or travel lane is closed. They are usually lined up in an angular fashion to shift traffic from the beginning of a travel lane to the left or right.
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Cones
Certain devices (such as drums, cones, and tubular markers) are used to direct traffic away from a work area where the shoulder or travel lane is closed.
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Tubular Marker
Certain devices (such as drums, cones, and tubular markers) are used to direct traffic away from a work area where the shoulder or travel lane is closed.
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Barricade
When a lane is closed to traffic, a barricade is often used to block off access to that area.
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DETOUR (Arrow)
In these cases, detour signs are posted. They provide direction on bypassing the work zone and then getting back on the original road.
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DETOUR (Arrow Sign)
In these cases, detour signs are posted. They provide direction on bypassing the work zone and then getting back on the original road.
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Arrow Board: Merge Left
On multiple lane roadways, portable arrow boards are used to provide notification that the shoulder or lane is closed and which lane is open for travel. These devices are located before the work area within the closed lane to give you notice to merge your vehicle when it is safe.
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Arrow Board: Merge Left or Right
Middle lane closure - merge right or left
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ROAD WORK NEXT 5 MILES
Orange warning signs and work equipment usually mean that people are on foot nearby. Follow road work signs carefully, and stay alert.
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