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Workers: What It Means & What To Do

Workers (W21-1a) - diamond orange with black construction sign: Construction workers are on or near the road
MUTCD CodeW21-1a
CategoryConstruction Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorOrange with black

What Does the Workers Mean?

Construction workers are on or near the road. Slow down and use caution.

About This Sign

This sign shows a worker digging, warning that road workers are present in the area.

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

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

Detour

W20-2

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