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Pavement Ends: What It Means & What To Do

Pavement Ends (W8-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface
MUTCD CodeW8-3
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Pavement Ends Mean?

The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface. Slow down.

About This Sign

The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface. Slow down. Traction and stopping distance both change at the transition, and the unpaved surface may be loose, rutted or soft after rain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Pavement Ends mean?

The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface. Slow down.

What shape and color is the Pavement Ends?

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

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