Divided Highway Sign - W6-1A
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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
Divided Highway Sign - W6-1A
Divided highways require clear communication to ensure driver safety, and this W6-1A sign provides essential guidance for motorists. High-reflectivity materials make the sign highly visible during both day and night, alerting drivers to changes in road configuration well in advance of the transition. Constructed from aluminum with standard punched blanks, the sign meets all DOT and MUTCD federal and state standards for highway signage. Available in High Intensity and Diamond Grade materials, this sign delivers critical information to help drivers navigate divided highway segments safely and confidently.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W6-1A
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This divided highway warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.40. Used to warn of divided highway conditions.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional RoadDefault | 30×30" | Two-lane roads, residential areas |
| Multi-Lane | 36×36" | Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits |
| Expressway | 48×48" | Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads |
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 divided highway beginning or ending. Placement distance per MUTCD Table 2C-4.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.40
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
