Road Work (distance) Sign - W20-1
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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
Road Work (distance) Sign - W20-1
Drivers need advanced warning of road work zones to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimize potential hazards. These Road Work Distance Signs provide critical information about upcoming construction areas, allowing motorists to anticipate and adjust their driving accordingly. Constructed from reflective aluminum with standard punched blanks, these signs meet all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards. Available in high intensity and diamond grade reflective options, the W20-1 symbol clearly communicates road work proximity, enhancing visibility even in low-light conditions. The sign's design helps reduce accidents by giving drivers ample time to slow down and navigate carefully through work zones.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W20-1
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
