Lane Closed Signs
MUTCD Lane Closed signs warn drivers that a lane is closed ahead in a work zone and direct them to merge in time. Rice Signs offers Left, Right, and Center Lane Closed Ahead signs — plus two-lane closures — in rigid .080" aluminum, portable roll-up, and changeable-message versions. All use the black-on-orange work-zone color scheme and meet MUTCD temporary-traffic-control specifications.
Metal Lane Closed Signs
Left Lane Closed Ahead (W20-5L)
Right Lane Closed Ahead (W20-5R)
Center Lane Closed Ahead (W9-3)
Two Left Lanes Closed Ahead (W20-5AL)
Two Right Lanes Closed Ahead (W20-5AR)
Roll-Up Lane Closed Signs
Lane Closed Roll-Up (RU8)
Left Lane Closed Ahead Roll-Up (RU9)
Right Lane Closed Ahead Roll-Up (RU16)
Left Lane Closed Roll-Up (RU111)
Right Lane Closed Roll-Up (RU112)
Changeable-Message Lane Closed Roll-Ups
Lane Closed Signs FAQ
What is a lane closed sign?
A lane closed sign is a MUTCD work-zone sign that warns drivers a lane is closed ahead and directs them to merge out of it. It has a black legend on an orange background for temporary traffic control.
What is the difference between Left, Right, and Center Lane Closed Ahead?
They indicate which lane is closing so drivers know where to merge — Left Lane Closed Ahead (W20-5L), Right Lane Closed Ahead (W20-5R), and Center Lane Closed Ahead (W9-3). Two-lane versions (W20-5AL, W20-5AR) cover multilane closures.
What is a changeable-message lane closed sign?
Changeable roll-up signs (RU16V, RU16V2) use snap-around panels or directional overlays so one sign can be set to left, right, or center lane closed — ideal for crews that move between closures.
Should I choose a metal or roll-up lane closed sign?
Choose rigid .080-inch aluminum for longer-term or fixed installations, and portable roll-up signs for mobile or short-duration work zones that are set up and taken down often.
Are lane closed signs MUTCD compliant?
Yes. They meet MUTCD specifications for temporary traffic control — black legend on an orange background — for use in work zones on public roads.
What sizes and materials are available?
Lane closed signs come in standard work-zone sizes such as 36x36 and 48x48, on rust-proof .080-inch aluminum or roll-up material with reflective sheeting options.
