2 Del. Admin. Code § 2D.45
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 2D.45 - Signing on Conventional Roads on Approaches to InterchangesSupport:
01 Because there are a number of different ramp configurations that are commonly used at interchanges with conventional roads, drivers on the conventional road cannot reliably predict whether they will be required to turn left or right in order to enter the correct ramp to access the freeway or expressway in the desired direction of travel. Consistently applied signing for conventional road approaches to freeway or expressway interchanges is highly desirable. Standard:
02 On multi-lane conventional roads approaching an interchange, guide signs shall be provided to identify which direction of turn is to be made and/or which specific lane to use for ramp access to each direction of the freeway or expressway. Guidance:
03 The signing of conventional roads with one lane of traffic approaching an interchange should consist of a sequence containing the following signs (see Figure 2D-11): C. Directional Assembly or Entrance Direction sign for the first rampD. Advance Route Turn Assembly or Advance Entrance Direction sign with an advance turn arrowE. Directional Assembly or Entrance Direction sign for the second ramp Standard:
04 If used, the Entrance Direction sign shall consist of a white legend and border on a green background. It shall contain the freeway or expressway route shield(s), cardinal direction, and directional arrow(s). Option:
05 The Entrance Direction sign may contain a destination(s) and/or an action message such as NEXT RIGHT.06 At minor interchanges, the following sequence of signs may be used (see Figure 2D-12): B. Directional Assembly for the first rampC. Directional Assembly for the second ramp Guidance:
07 On multi-lane conventional roads approaching an interchange, the sign sequence should contain the following signs (see Figures 2D-13 through 2D-15): B. Advance Entrance Direction sign(s) for both directions (if applicable) of travel on the freeway or expresswayC. Entrance Direction sign for first rampE. Entrance Direction sign for the second ramp Support:
09 The Advance Entrance Direction sign shall consist of a white legend and border on a green background. It shall contain the freeway or expressway route shield(s) and cardinal direction(s). Option:
10 The Advance Entrance Direction sign may have destinations, directional arrows, and/or an action message such as KEEP LEFT, NEXT LEFT, or SECOND RIGHT. Signs in this sequence may be mounted overhead to improve visibility as shown in Figures 2D-13 through 2D-15. Support:
11 A post-mounted Advance Entrance Direction diagrammatic guide sign (see Figure 2D-16), within the sequence of approach guide signing described in Paragraphs 3, 6, and 7, might be helpful in depicting the location of a freeway or expressway entrance ramp that is in close proximity to an intervening intersection on the same side of the approach roadway and where signing for only the ramp might cause confusion to road users. Standard:
12 If used, the post-mounted Advance Entrance Direction diagrammatic guide sign shall display only the two successive turns from the same side of the roadway, one of which shall be the entrance ramp. The post-mounted Advance Entrance Direction sign shall depict only the successive turns and shall not depict lane use with lane lines, multiple arrow shafts for the approach roadway, action messages, or other representations. Support:
13 Section 2D.46 contains information regarding the use of a Directional assembly or a FREEWAY ENTRANCE sign to mark the entrance to a freeway or expressway at the far corner of an intersection.2 Del. Admin. Code § 2D.45