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Lane Ends: What It Means & What To Do

Lane Ends (W4-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The lane you are in ends ahead
MUTCD CodeW4-2
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Lane Ends Mean?

The lane you are in ends ahead. Merge into the adjacent lane.

About This Sign

This sign warns that your lane is ending and you must merge into the remaining lane.

Commonly Confused With

Merge (W4-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: Two lanes of traffic are merging into one

Merge

W4-1

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

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