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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade

Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications

Type I

Engineering Grade

Ideal Use

Parking lots

Brightness

Standard

General Lifespan

7 years

Night-time Visibility

500 feet away

Type IV

High Intensity Prismatic

Ideal Use

Roadways

Brightness

High

General Lifespan

10 years

Night-time Visibility

1000 feet away

Type IX

Diamond Grade

Ideal Use

High-speed roadways

Brightness

Maximum

General Lifespan

10+ years

Night-time Visibility

1500 feet away

Product Details

Y Intersection Sign - W2-5

Navigating complex roadway intersections requires clear, precise signage to guide drivers safely. This Y Intersection Sign, identified by product code W2-5, provides critical directional information at potentially confusing junction points where roads diverge at acute angles. Constructed from high-quality reflective aluminum using standard punched blanks, the sign delivers exceptional durability and visibility in all lighting conditions. Available in high intensity and diamond grade options, this sign meets both DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, ensuring compliance and optimal performance for transportation infrastructure professionals.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W2-5

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This intersection warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.46. Used to alert drivers of intersections ahead.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Minimum24x24"Low-volume roads
StandardDefault30x30"Conventional roads
Multi-Lane36x36"Multi-lane roads
Oversized48x48"High-speed roads
Compliance & Certifications

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

Recommended

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 intersection on all approaches where warning is needed. Placement distance per MUTCD Table 2C-4. Not used on approaches controlled by STOP, YIELD, or traffic signals.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.46

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.46

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

Cross Traffic Does Not Stop Sign - W4-4P

W4-4P

Cross Traffic Does Not Stop Sign

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Y Intersection Sign - W2-5

Y Intersection Sign  - W2-5
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