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Divided Highway Begins: What It Means & What To Do

Divided Highway Begins (W6-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead becomes a divided highway with a median separating opposing traffic
MUTCD CodeW6-1
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Divided Highway Begins Mean?

The road ahead becomes a divided highway with a median separating opposing traffic.

About This Sign

This sign warns drivers that the road will split into separated lanes. Keep right of the median or barrier.

Commonly Confused With

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Divided Highway Begins mean?

The road ahead becomes a divided highway with a median separating opposing traffic.

What shape and color is the Divided Highway Begins?

The Divided Highway Begins uses the Diamond shape and Yellow with black coloring.

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