G20-1 Road Work Next XX Miles
Informs drivers of the total length of a work zone, telling them how many miles of road work to expect ahead.
- Sign Name
- Road Work Next XX Miles
- MUTCD Code
- G20-1
- Sign Category
- Guide Signs
Specifications
- Shape
- Rectangle (Horizontal)
- Color / legend
- Orange background, black legend
Sizes & Dimensions (inches)
These are dimensions shown on the linked layout. Select the required size using the applicable MUTCD and agency requirements; the smallest drawing size is not necessarily the permitted minimum.
- Layout 136" × 18"
- Layout 248" × 24"
When & Where It's Used
- Beginning of long-duration or corridor work zones
- Highway and expressway projects spanning miles
- Paired with END ROAD WORK at the downstream end
Placement Context
- Where it sits
- On the approach to the road-work section.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 6H — TTC Zone Warning Signs
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Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, and final selection, placement, and dimensions may require engineering judgment or agency approval. Reference editions: California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1.
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