903.8 Freeway and Expressway Guide Signs - Revision history

TaracksA at 15:26, 17 November 2025

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	[[Category:~~903 Highway Signing~~\|903.08]]		[[Category:Backup Removed Pages\|903.08]]

Smithk: /* Table 903.8.12 Guide Sign Sizes */

2021-06-22T14:25:17Z

Table 903.8.12 Guide Sign Sizes

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	\|\| E1-1\|\| [[#903.8.34 Advance Guide Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.33)\|903.8.34]]\|\| -\|\| -\|\| -\|\| Varies		\|\| E1-1\|\| [[#903.8.34 Advance Guide Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.33)\|903.8.34]]\|\| -\|\| -\|\| -\|\| Varies
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	!Overhead Arrow-per-Lane\|\| E1-1\|\| [[#903.8.22 Design of Overhead Arrow-per-Lane Guide Signs for Option Lanes (MUTCD Section 2E.21)\|903.8.22]]		!Overhead Arrow-per-Lane
			\|\| E1-1\|\| [[#903.8.22 Design of Overhead Arrow-per-Lane Guide Signs for Option Lanes (MUTCD Section 2E.21)\|903.8.22]]
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	Overhead and ground mounted guide signs are designed with Series E Modified letters, as shown in the Standard Highway Signs manual. If black legend is to be used (such as "EXIT ONLY") the E Modified Series should be chosen.		Overhead and ground mounted guide signs are designed with Series E Modified letters, as shown in the Standard Highway Signs manual. If black legend is to be used (such as "EXIT ONLY") the E Modified Series should be chosen.

	Series B through E Modified is mainly for smaller sheet signs such as: warning, regulatory and route marker signs. The Standard Highway Signs manual shows series and letter heights for these types of signs.		Series B through E Modified is mainly for smaller sheet signs such as: warning, regulatory and route marker signs. The Standard Highway Signs manual shows series and letter heights for these types of signs.

	==903.8.13 Line Spacing (MUTCD Section 2E.15)==		==903.8.13 Line Spacing (MUTCD Section 2E.15)==

Smithk: /* 903.8.38 Exit Direction Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.36) */

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903.8.38 Exit Direction Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.36)

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	\|[[image:E2-1.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-1'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-2.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-2'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-3.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-3'''</center>]]\|\|\|[[image:E2-4.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-4'''</center>]]		\|[[image:E2-1.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-1'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-2.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-2'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-3.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-3'''</center>]]\|\|\|[[image:E2-4.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-4'''</center>]]
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			{\| style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto"
	\|[[image:E2-5.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-5'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-6.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-6'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-7.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-7'''</center>]]		\|[[image:E2-5.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-5'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-6.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-6'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E2-7.gif\|left\|125px\|thumb\|<center>'''E2-7'''</center>]]
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Smithk: Per TS, numerous minor clarifications

2021-06-22T14:18:32Z

Per TS, numerous minor clarifications

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Smithk: updated links

2020-11-13T19:29:43Z

updated links

Smithk: /* 903.8.58 Supplemental Guide Signs for Lakes */ updated link

2020-10-23T20:12:13Z

903.8.58 Supplemental Guide Signs for Lakes: updated link

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	The signs shall be rectangular and have a white legend and border on a brown background.		The signs shall be rectangular and have a white legend and border on a brown background.

	If trailblazing signs are requested, the requesting agency shall be responsible for the participation fee for the trailblazing signs and shall comply with the provisions of [[903.13 ~~Recreational~~ and ~~Cultural Interest Area Signs#903.13.9 Destination Guide Signs (MUTCD Section 2M.09)~~\|EPG 903.13~~.9 Destination Guide Signs (MUTCD Section 2M.09)~~]].		If trailblazing signs are requested, the requesting agency shall be responsible for the participation fee for the trailblazing signs and shall comply with the provisions of [[903.13 State and Federal Recreation and Historic Site Signing\|EPG 903.13 State and Federal Recreation and Historic Site Signing]].

	No pictograph shall be displayed on the signs.		No pictograph shall be displayed on the signs.

Smithk: /* 903.8.43 Interchange Sequence Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.40) */

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903.8.43 Interchange Sequence Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.40)

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	'''Option.''' If interchanges are closely spaced, particularly through large urban areas, so that guide signs cannot be adequately spaced, Interchange Sequence signs identifying the next two or three interchanges may be used.		'''Option.''' If interchanges are closely spaced, particularly through large urban areas, so that guide signs cannot be adequately spaced, Interchange Sequence signs identifying the next two or three interchanges may be used.

	'''Support.''' Interchange Sequence signs are generally supplemental to Advance Guide signs. Signing of this type is illustrated in Figure 903.8.43, and is compatible with the sign spreading concept described in EPG 903.8.9.		'''Support.''' Interchange Sequence signs are generally supplemental to Advance Guide signs. Signing of this type is illustrated in Figure 903.8.43, and is compatible with the sign spreading concept described in [[#903.8.9 Number of Signs at an Overhead Installation and Sign Spreading (MUTCD Section 2E.10)\|EPG 903.8.9]].

	These signs are installed in a series and display the next two or three interchanges by name or route number with distances to the nearest 1/4 mile.		These signs are installed in a series and display the next two or three interchanges by name or route number with distances to the nearest 1/4 mile.

Smithk: /* 903.8.43 Interchange Sequence Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.40) */

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903.8.43 Interchange Sequence Signs (MUTCD Section 2E.40)

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	{\| style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto"		{\| style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto"
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	\|[[image:E6-1.jpg\|left\|~~180px~~\|thumb\|<center>'''E6-1'''</center>]]		\|[[image:E6-1.jpg\|left\|240px\|thumb\|<center>'''E6-1'''</center>]]
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Smithk: Per TS, updated sign figures

2020-10-20T15:08:54Z

Per TS, updated sign figures

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	\|[[image:E5-1.~~gif~~\|left\|120px\|thumb\|<center>'''E5-1'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E5-2.~~gif~~\|left\|~~120px\|thumb\|<center>'''E5-2'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E5-3.gif\|left\|120px\|thumb\|<center>'''E5-3'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E5-4.gif\|left\|120px~~\|thumb\|<center>'''E5-4'''</center>]]		\|[[image:E5-1.jpg\|left\|120px\|thumb\|<center>'''E5-1'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:E5-1a.jpg\|left\|450px\|thumb\|<center>'''Examples of E5-1a'''</center>]]
	\|\|[[image:E5-5.~~gif~~\|left\|thumb\|<center>'''E5-5'''</center>\|~~120px~~]]		\|\|[[image:E13-1P.jpg\|left\|thumb\|<center>'''E13-1P'''</center>\|160px]]
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Smithk: updated link

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updated link

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	A pictograph representing a state, county, or municipal corporation or other incorporated or unincorporated community shall not be displayed on a Supplemental Guide sign.		A pictograph representing a state, county, or municipal corporation or other incorporated or unincorporated community shall not be displayed on a Supplemental Guide sign.

	Pictographs shall otherwise comply with the provisions of [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.14 Sign Design (MUTCD Section 2A.06)\|EPG 903.2.14]].		Pictographs shall otherwise comply with the provisions of [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.6 Sign Design (MUTCD Section 2A.06)\|EPG 903.2.6]].

	==903.8.37 Traffic Generator Signing==		==903.8.37 Traffic Generator Signing==

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	For another example, the first line states RIGHT LANE ENDS, and the second line may read "MERGE LEFT".		For another example, the first line states RIGHT LANE ENDS, and the second line may read "MERGE LEFT".

	For typical 4-lane to 2-lane reductions see [[903.17 Typical Signing Applications\|EPG 903.17 Typical Signing Applications]].		For typical 4-lane to 2-lane reductions see [[903.16 Typical Signing Applications\|EPG 903.16 Typical Signing Applications]].

	==903.8.26 Overhead Sign Installations (MUTCD Section 2E.25)==		==903.8.26 Overhead Sign Installations (MUTCD Section 2E.25)==
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	==903.8.52 Diamond Interchange (MUTCD Section 2E.48)==		==903.8.52 Diamond Interchange (MUTCD Section 2E.48)==

	'''Support.''' Examples of guide signs for diamond interchanges are shown in Fig. 903.8.52 and [[903.~~17 Traffic Controls~~ for ~~Highway-~~Rail Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.17]].		'''Support.''' Examples of guide signs for diamond interchanges are shown in Fig. 903.8.52 and [[903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings]].

	'''Standard.''' For numbered exits, the singular message EXIT shall be used on the Exit Number plaques with Advance Guide and Exit Direction signs. For non-numbered exits, the singular message EXIT shall be used as part of the distance message on the Advance Guide signs.		'''Standard.''' For numbered exits, the singular message EXIT shall be used on the Exit Number plaques with Advance Guide and Exit Direction signs. For non-numbered exits, the singular message EXIT shall be used as part of the distance message on the Advance Guide signs.
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	==903.8.53 Diamond Interchange in Urban Area (MUTCD Section 2E.49)==		==903.8.53 Diamond Interchange in Urban Area (MUTCD Section 2E.49)==

	'''Support.''' Examples of guide signs for diamond interchanges in an urban area are shown in Fig. 903.8.53 and [[903.~~17 Traffic Controls~~ for ~~Highway-~~Rail Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.17]]. This example includes the use of the Community Interchanges Identification sign (see EPG 903.8.44) that might be useful if two or more interchanges serve the same community.		'''Support.''' Examples of guide signs for diamond interchanges in an urban area are shown in Fig. 903.8.53 and [[903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings]]. This example includes the use of the Community Interchanges Identification sign (see EPG 903.8.44) that might be useful if two or more interchanges serve the same community.

	In urban areas, street names are often displayed as the principal message in destination signs.		In urban areas, street names are often displayed as the principal message in destination signs.
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	'''Support.''' Because there are a number of different ramp configurations that are commonly used at interchanges with conventional roads, drivers on the conventional road cannot reliably predict whether they will be required to turn left or right in order to enter the correct ramp to access the freeway or expressway in the desired direction of travel. Consistently applied signing for conventional road approaches to freeway or expressway interchanges is highly desirable.		'''Support.''' Because there are a number of different ramp configurations that are commonly used at interchanges with conventional roads, drivers on the conventional road cannot reliably predict whether they will be required to turn left or right in order to enter the correct ramp to access the freeway or expressway in the desired direction of travel. Consistently applied signing for conventional road approaches to freeway or expressway interchanges is highly desirable.

	'''Guidance.''' The signing of conventional roads approaching an interchange should consist of a sequence containing the following signs (see [[903.~~17 Traffic Controls~~ for ~~Highway-~~Rail Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.17]]):		'''Guidance.''' The signing of conventional roads approaching an interchange should consist of a sequence containing the following signs (see [[903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings]]):

	A. Junction Assembly		A. Junction Assembly