Detour (distance) Sign - W20-2
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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade
Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications
Engineering Grade
Ideal Use
Parking lots
Brightness
General Lifespan
7 years
Night-time Visibility
500 feet away
High Intensity Prismatic
Ideal Use
Roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10 years
Night-time Visibility
1000 feet away
Diamond Grade
Ideal Use
High-speed roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10+ years
Night-time Visibility
1500 feet away
Product Details
Detour (distance) Sign - W20-2
Designed to enhance road safety and traffic management, this W20-2 Detour (Distance) Sign provides critical information for drivers navigating route changes. The sign is constructed on reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, ensuring high visibility during day and night conditions. Fully compliant with DOT and MUTCD standards, the sign meets state and federal regulatory requirements. Available in high intensity and diamond grade reflectivity, it can be easily mounted on various surfaces to effectively communicate detour routes and distances. The durable, weather-resistant design ensures long-lasting performance in diverse environmental conditions.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W20-2
Sign Type
Construction Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Orange background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This work zone warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 6F.16. Orange background indicates temporary traffic control.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 30x30" | Low-volume roads |
| StandardDefault | 36x36" | Conventional roads |
| Expressway | 48x48" | Expressways and freeways |
MUTCD Compliant
Federal standards
DOT Approved
State & Federal
ASTM D4956
Type III/IV/XI
10+ Years
Durability
Engineer Grade (EG)
Type: ASTM Type I
Lifespan: 5-7 years
Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²
Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage
High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)
Type: ASTM Type III/IV
Lifespan: 10 years
Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²
Traffic signs, work zones, roadways
Diamond Grade (DG3)
Type: ASTM Type XI
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²
Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs
Install in advance of work zone per MUTCD Chapter 6F. Orange background for temporary conditions. Remove or cover when work not in progress.
MUTCD Reference: Section 6F.16
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
