Divided Highway Symbol Sign - W6-1
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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
Divided Highway Symbol Sign - W6-1
Our Divided Highway Symbol Sign (W6-1) is engineered to provide critical roadway guidance and enhance driver safety. Constructed from durable aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign features a high-intensity and diamond grade reflective surface that ensures maximum visibility in low-light conditions. Fully compliant with DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, this sign alerts drivers to upcoming divided highway configurations, helping to prevent potential navigational errors and improve overall road safety. The W6-1 symbol is precisely rendered to deliver clear, immediately comprehensible information to motorists across diverse driving environments.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W6-1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
