Pavement Ends sign

MUTCD code W8-3 · Warning sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.28

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What does this sign mean?

• The road is closed to all traffic
• The sidewalk ends ahead
• The paved surface ends ahead

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The paved surface ends ahead

Slow down before the road changes to gravel or dirt, as it takes longer to stop there.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2C.28

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