ThinkabaraRoad Work Ahead sign
Work zone signs · MUTCD W20-1
What it means
There is construction or road work ahead.
How to recognize it
Orange diamond with black letters.
What drivers do
Slow down, follow flaggers and signs, and watch for workers and equipment. Fines are often doubled in work zones.
For kids walking and biking
Stay out of work zones and use the walkway signs show.
Check yourself
What color are work zone signs?
Learning summary, not legal advice. Traffic laws vary by state — check your state driver's handbook. Drawing: our own illustration of the standard MUTCD design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Road Work Ahead sign mean?
There is construction or road work ahead.
What should a driver do at a Road Work Ahead sign?
Slow down, follow flaggers and signs, and watch for workers and equipment. Fines are often doubled in work zones.
What does the Road Work Ahead sign look like?
Orange diamond with black letters. It is a work zone sign (orange). MUTCD code W20-1.