Additional traffic lane available ahead as part of temporary traffic management scheme

Road works and temporary

Additional traffic lane available ahead as part of temporary traffic management scheme

Temporary roadworks sign telling you an extra lane is opening ahead because of roadworks. Move into the new lane when safe. This sign is part of a temporary traffic management scheme and helps keep traffic flowing during roadworks. In hazard perception you must be ready to change lane smoothly without sudden braking. Always follow any temporary speed limit signs that accompany it.

Shape
Rectangular
Background
Yellow
Border
Grey/Black
Primary symbol
Arrow
Diagram reference
7255.0

Where you'll see this sign

Motorway and A-road roadworks.

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