Pavement Ends Signs
MUTCD Pavement Ends signs warn drivers that the paved roadway surface is ending and transitioning to gravel, dirt, or another lower-type surface. Rice Signs offers the full family: the standard yellow W8-3, the wordless W8-3a symbol version, and the orange W8-3C work-zone version for temporary traffic control. All are diamond-shaped warning signs on rust-proof .080" aluminum, available in 18", 30", 36", and 48" sizes with High Intensity Prismatic or Fluorescent reflective sheeting.
Choose Your Pavement Ends Sign
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Pavement Ends Sign (W8-3) — Yellow
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Pavement Ends Symbol Sign (W8-3a)
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Pavement Ends Sign (W8-3C) — Orange / Work Zone
Which Version Do I Need?
| Sign | Color | Use |
|---|---|---|
| W8-3 | Black on Yellow | Standard permanent warning where pavement ends |
| W8-3a | Black on Yellow (symbol) | Wordless version; aids quick comprehension |
| W8-3C | Black on Fluorescent Orange | Temporary traffic control / work zones |
Choose yellow (W8-3 / W8-3a) for permanent roadway installations and orange (W8-3C) for temporary or work-zone setups, per MUTCD color conventions.
Pavement Ends Signs FAQ
What does a Pavement Ends sign mean?
It warns that the paved surface ends ahead and the road becomes gravel, dirt, or a similar lower-type surface.
What is the difference between W8-3, W8-3a, and W8-3C?
W8-3 is the standard yellow text sign, W8-3a shows the message as a wordless symbol, and W8-3C is orange for temporary work-zone use.
When do I use the orange W8-3C version?
Use the orange W8-3C in work zones and temporary traffic control; use the yellow W8-3 for permanent installations.
What size Pavement Ends sign do I need?
18 to 30 inch for low-speed local roads, 36 to 48 inch for higher-speed or multilane roads.
Are Pavement Ends signs MUTCD compliant?
Yes. They meet MUTCD specifications for shape, color, and legend.
