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W1-7 Two-Direction Large Arrow

Indicates that the roadway ends at a T-intersection with travel available to either side.

Sign Name
Two-Direction Large Arrow
MUTCD Code
W1-7
Sign Category
Warning Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Horizontal)
Color / legend
Black legend and border on yellow background

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.

Dimensions verified against the official drawing. Diamond dimensions are nominal side lengths. Select the required application size from the California manual, not simply the smallest available drawing.

  • Official drawing size24" × 12"
  • Official drawing size36" × 18"
  • Official drawing size48" × 24"
  • Official drawing size60" × 30"
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California Application & Variants

Install on the far side of the T-intersection facing the stem approach. Do not use to mark median ends or center piers. California recommends an OM1-3 object marker below it on the same post.

When & Where It's Used

  • Roadway geometry and approach-warning review

Placement Context

Where it sits
Far side of a T-intersection, facing traffic approaching from the stem..
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 §2C.43

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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