Chapter 6H - MUTCD 2009 Edition - FHWA - Transportation
WEBWhen paved shoulders having a width of 8 feet or more are closed, channelizing devices should be used to close the shoulder in advance of the merging taper to direct vehicular traffic to remain within the traveled way.
Chapter 6F - MUTCD 2009 Edition - FHWA - Transportation
WEB02 The Shoulder Work sign shall have the legend SHOULDER WORK (W21-5), RIGHT (LEFT) SHOULDER CLOSED (W21-5a), or RIGHT (LEFT) SHOULDER CLOSED XX FT or AHEAD (W21-5b). Option: 03 The Shoulder Work sign may be used in advance of the point on a non-limited access highway where there is shoulder work.
Chapter 6G - MUTCD 2009 Edition - FHWA - Transportation
WEBThe sign(s) should read SHOULDER CLOSED (W21-5a) with distances indicated. The work space on the shoulder should be closed off by a taper or channelizing devices with a length of 1/3 L using the formulas in Tables 6C-3 and 6C-4.
WEBThese treatments are found in two different typical applications, while a third typical application shows how to handle pedestrian crosswalk closures. For convenience in using the typical application diagrams, Tables 6C-1 and 6C-4 are reproduced in this Chapter as Tables 6H-3 and 6H-4, respectively.
WEBShoulder Closure on Freeway Guidance: 1. SHOULDER CLOSED signs should be used on limited-access highways where there is no opportunity for disabled vehicles to pull off the roadway. 2. If drivers cannot see a pull-off area beyond the closed shoulder, information regarding the length of the shoulder closure should be provided in meters or
Figure 6H-5. Shoulder Closure on Freeway (TA-5)
WEBShoulder Closure on Freeway (TA-5) This figure illustrates shoulder closure on a freeway. A legend under the figure states that this is Typical Application 5. A note states "Note: See Tables 6H-2 and 6H-3 for the meaning …
MUTCD 2003 Edition - Part 6 Chapter 6H (page 1 of 4)
WEBSHOULDER CLOSED signs should be used on limited-access highways where there is no opportunity for disabled vehicles to pull off the roadway. If drivers cannot see a pull-off area beyond the closed shoulder, information regarding the length of the shoulder closure should be provided in meters or kilometers (feet or miles), as appropriate.
WEBThis project description leads to a typical MUTCD application, specifically, Lane Closure on a Minor Street. The standard describes an advance sign with an option for a work vehicle that has a truck-mounted attenuator. The MUTCD also describes conditions when flaggers might be required.
616.3 Temporary Traffic Control Elements (MUTCD Chapter 6C)
WEBMay 22, 2024 · There are three types of tapers: shoulder, lane and one-lane, two-way. The shoulder taper is used to close the shoulder where it is part of the activity area or when improved shoulders might be mistaken for a driving lane. The lane taper is used to close a driving lane by forcing traffic to merge.
MUTCD 2003 Edition - Part 6 Chapter 6H (page 4 of 4)
WEBIf a paved shoulder having a minimum width of 3 m (10 ft) and sufficient strength is available, the left and adjacent interior lanes may be closed and vehicular traffic carried around the work space on the right lane and a right shoulder.
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