Where, in an emergency, it is necessaryto close a section of
motorway or othermain road to traffic, a temporary signmay advise drivers to follow
a diversionroute. To help drivers navigate the route,black symbols on yellow patches
maybe permanently displayed on existingdirection signs, including motorway signs.
On all-purpose roads,the symbols may be used on separate signs with yellowbackgrounds.
The
symbol on this sign may be replaced by route numbers
Symbols
that may be used to indicate a diversion route
Different symbols are used when several location diversions are in place in one
area
Signs
incorporating a diversion route symbol that is shown alongside the road number
of the route that drivers should follow
Separate
signs indicating a diversion route (may be permanently displayed)
Temporary diversion signs may be required when a road is closedfor
reasons other than an emergency, e.g. to carry out works.
