Section 411-4-004 - SPECIFIC INFORMATIONAL SIGNS004.01 LOCATION 004.01A Specific Informational signs on the Interstate and Category 2 Expressway shall be erected not less than 800 feet in advance of the exit direction sign at the interchanges or intersections.004.01B The exact location of Specific Informational signs and Supplemental Directional signs shall be approved by the Department; however, such signs shall be located so as to have the least impact on the scenic environment, and to avoid conflict with other signs within the highway right-of-way. Lateral clearance and height shall be as specified in the MUTCD and Exhibit C of these Rules and Regulations.004.01C Specific Informational signs on the Primary Highway System, including Category 1 Express -ways, shall be erected not less than 300 feet in advance of the edge of the traveled way of the intersecting road or street, or in advance of the gore of the right-turning lane.004.01D Spacing between each Specific Informational sign shall be not less than 800 feet, or more than 1,000 feet, on the Interstate and Primary Highway System.004.01E Specific Informational signs shall be displayed as designated in the MUTCD and these Rules and Regulations.004.01F Specific Informational signs shall not be erected at an interchange where an exit ramp is provided but no convenient re-entry ramp exists in the same direction of travel.004.01G Specific Informational signs shall not be erected on interchanges where the interchange ramps connect directly to another Interstate highway or freeway.004.01H Specific Informational signs shall not be erected in an urban area where interchanges are located two miles or less apart or where the traveler could reasonably expect to find food, fuel, and lodging when leaving the Interstate or Primary Highway System.004.01I The number of Specific Informational signs along an approach to an interchange or inter -section, regardless of the number of service types displayed, shall be limited to a maximum of four.004.01J Specific Informational signs shall be installed in the direction of traffic in this order, attraction, camping, lodging, food and gas.004.01K No more than three types of services shall be represented on any sign or sign assembly. If three types of services are displayed on one sign, then the Logo sign panels shall be limited to two for each service type.004.02 SIGN DESIGN 004.02A Specific Informational Signs shall be constructed using Type B extruded sign panels. Exit number shall be displayed at numbered interchanges in place of the directional legend (i.e., "Next Right," etc.). Sign designs shall be in compliance with the MUTCD.004.02B Sign Material (Type "B" Signs) 004.02B1 Specific Informational signs shall be constructed of extrusheet, aluminum horizontally joined panels, called Type "B" Signs (Exhibit B). They shall have reflective blue background sheeting, in accordance with the MUTCD, the Nebraska Department of Roads Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, and these Rules and Regulations including tables, illustrations and exhibits.004.02B2 The reflective background sheeting shall be Type IV sheeting conforming to ASTM Designation: D 4956-09.004.02B3 The reflective sheeting used for legends shall be Type IV, VII or XI with ASTM Designation: D 4956-09.004.02B4 Higher reflective grade sheeting may be used for background or legend when approved by the Traffic Engineer.004.02B5 Existing Specific Informational signs sheeted with Type III sheeting for background or legend may remain in place for the rest of its useful life.004.02C Structural Supports 004.02C1 Signs shall be mounted on structural steel beam breakaway posts fabricated and installed in accordance with the latest edition of the Nebraska Department of Roads Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and Exhibit C.004.02C2 Footings shall be as required in the latest edition of the Nebraska Department of Roads Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and Exhibit C.411 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 004