END ROAD WORK Sign Requirements

1. When a END ROAD WORK Sign Is Used

Marks the downstream end of a work zone, informing drivers that they have passed the work area and that normal conditions resume.

• Termination area at the end of a work zone
• Closes setups that began with ROAD WORK AHEAD
• Used on both short and long-duration operations

2. How and Where It Applies

Marks the downstream end of a work zone, informing drivers that they have passed the work area and that normal conditions resume. In the field, G20-2 End Road Work is typically positioned at the termination (downstream) area. Common deployments include termination area at the end of a work zone; closes setups that began with ROAD WORK AHEAD; used on both short and long-duration operations. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.

3. Placement and Application Notes

Termination (downstream) area.

• Place the sign where drivers have a clear, unobstructed view on approach.
• Mount at the standard height and setback from the edge of the traveled way.
• Do not mount with other signs on the same post unless space constraints require it.

4. Standard Sizes and Visibility Considerations

Typical minimum: 48" × 24".

• Choose size based on roadway speed, sight distance, and mounting location.
• Maintain high retroreflectivity for maximum night and adverse-weather visibility.

5. California Notes

Placed at the end of a California TTC zone past the last work activity and termination area, closing out the sign sequence.

6. Common Field or Planning Mistakes

• Stated work-zone length does not match the actual work limits.
• END ROAD WORK missing or placed before the termination area.
• Wrong size specified for the facility.
• Sheeting / retroreflectivity class not noted.