collapse Title : 01 INTRODUCTION ‎(5)
collapse Title : 02 PRINCIPALS ‎(7)
collapse Title : 03 PROJECT DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS ‎(9)
collapse Title : 04 SIGNING PLANS ‎(20)
collapse Title : 05 PAVEMENT MARKING AND DELINEATION PLANS ‎(21)
collapse Title : 06 REVISIONS ‎(5)
  • 04 SIGNING PLANS

  • 4.10 Type D Panel Designs

  • Minimum Letter Size and Series

    • 2-lane roadway section (no more than one through lane in either direction) and ramps, regardless of the number of lanes   6" D
    • 4-lane roadway section (undivided, divided, etc.)    8" D

    Arrows

    The order of arrows and their destinations shall appear in the following order: Straight, left, right from top to bottom of sign. Destinations shown for each direction should ordinarily be the next county seat or the next principal city.

    Arrows on Type D signs are not demountable. 

    Single Support Note

    If Type D signs are erected on a single u-channel post, add the following note to the sign panel notes: “Erect sign on one U-Channel post.

    Additional Resources

    MUTCD Section 2D-20 (Link)

    Example Type D Panel Design

    Applicable Standard Specifications

    SECTION 901 SIGN FABRICATION
    SECTION 903 GROUND MOUNTED SIGN SUPPORTS
    SECTION 904 SIGN ERECTION

    Applicable Standards

    901.50 ARROWS AND SHIELDS
    903.20 MOUNTING OF TYPE 'D', 'E', AND 'F' SIGNS ON WOOD POSTS
    903.30 BARRIER SIGN SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
    903.40 MEDIAN BARRIER SIGN SUPPORT AND ANCHORAGE
    904.50 MOUNTING OF TYPE 'D', 'E' AND 'F' SIGNS ON 'U'-CHANNEL POSTS

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