Work zone sign
Detour Sign
The road ahead is closed and traffic is routed around it along a marked alternative.
What to do
Follow the detour markers, which continue at each turn. Leaving the marked route mid-way is how drivers end up at the closure.
- Shape
- Horizontal rectangle
- Colours
- Orange with a black legend and border
- Category
- Work zone sign
Work zone signs are orange and temporary. They override the permanent signs around them for as long as the work lasts.
Common questions
What does the detour sign mean?
The road ahead is closed and traffic is routed around it along a marked alternative.
What should you do at a detour sign?
Follow the detour markers, which continue at each turn. Leaving the marked route mid-way is how drivers end up at the closure.
What shape and colour is the detour sign?
Horizontal rectangle. Orange with a black legend and border.