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.
