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Divided Highway Begins sign

Divided Highway Begins Sign

MUTCD W6-1

The highway ahead is divided by a median; keep right.

What it looks like

A yellow diamond warning sign with a black symbol showing two opposing lanes separated by a median to indicate a divided highway begins.

When you'll see it

You see it where a two-way road becomes a divided highway with a median separating opposing directions of travel.

What to do

Keep right and stay on your side of the median as the roadway divides ahead.

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Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th Edition — FHWA.