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Detour: What It Means & What To Do

Detour (W20-2) - rectangle (horizontal) orange with black construction sign: Follow the detour route to bypass a closed section of road
MUTCD CodeW20-2
CategoryConstruction Signs
ShapeRectangle (horizontal)
ColorOrange with black

What Does the Detour Mean?

Follow the detour route to bypass a closed section of road.

About This Sign

This sign indicates a temporary alternate route around a road closure or construction zone.

Other Construction Signs

No Passing Zone (W14-3) - pennant (isosceles triangle) yellow with black construction sign: You are entering a no-passing zone

No Passing Zone

W14-3

Road Work Ahead (W20-1) - diamond orange with black construction sign: Construction or maintenance work is ahead

Road Work Ahead

W20-1

One Lane Road (W20-3) - diamond orange with black construction sign: The road is reduced to one lane ahead

One Lane Road

W20-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Detour mean?

Follow the detour route to bypass a closed section of road.

What shape and color is the Detour?

The Detour uses the Rectangle (horizontal) shape and Orange with black coloring.

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