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Divided Highway Ends: What It Means & What To Do

Divided Highway Ends (W6-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The divided highway ends ahead
MUTCD CodeW6-2
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Divided Highway Ends Mean?

The divided highway ends ahead. Prepare for two-way traffic.

About This Sign

This sign warns that the median separating opposing traffic is ending and you will encounter head-on traffic.

Commonly Confused With

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

Divided Highway Begins

W6-1

Other Warning Signs

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead

Curve Ahead

W1-2

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions

Reverse Turn

W1-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Divided Highway Ends mean?

The divided highway ends ahead. Prepare for two-way traffic.

What shape and color is the Divided Highway Ends?

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

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