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Yellow diamond with black border and four-line black text reading NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AHEAD.
MUTCD
W23-2
Category
warning
Color
yellow
Shape
diamond
National · MUTCD Sign Reference

New Traffic Pattern Ahead

Warns that lane configuration, geometry, or traffic control has recently changed; stay alert.

Used after construction, restriping, or geometric changes, this warning tells drivers that the road ahead no longer behaves the way it used to. Lanes may shift, turn movements may have changed, or new signals may be in place, so reduce speed, follow lane markings closely, and watch for unexpected movements by other drivers.

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Source

FHWA SHSM Interim — W23-2 (https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/shsm_interim/zip_files/w23_02.zip) (Public domain (FHWA))

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