Road Machinery Ahead Signs
What is the purpose of the Road Machinery Ahead sign? It is used to warn drivers that they are approaching a section of road where heavy equipment is being used for construction or maintenance, signaling them to proceed with caution.
What does Road machinery mean? It refers to the various types of heavy equipment and vehicles specifically designed for constructing and maintaining roads and highways.
What are examples of road machinery? Examples include road rollers for compacting surfaces, asphalt pavers for laying asphalt, graders for leveling surfaces, excavators for digging and moving earth, and snowplows for clearing snow.
Road Machinery Ahead Sign Details:
- Sign is manufactured on durable rust-proof .080" aluminum
- Pre-punched 3/8" mounting holes in top and bottom for easy installation.
- Meets M.U.T.C.D. specifications for highway use.
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| MATERIAL | SIZE | WORDING | PRICE | ADD TO CART | Catalog Part # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
High Intensity Prismatic | 30" x 30" High Intensity Prismatic | Road Machinery Ahead | 1 to 2: $95.37 3 to 5: $85.83 6 +: $81.06 |
SKU:W21-3-3030-HIP |
W21-3-3030-HIP |
36" x 36" High Intensity Prismatic | Road Machinery Ahead | 1 to 2: $145.97 3 to 5: $131.37 6 +: $124.07 |
SKU:W21-3-3636-HIP |
W21-3-3636-HIP | |
48" x 48" High Intensity Prismatic | Road Machinery Ahead | 1 to 2: $226.93 3 to 5: $204.24 6 +: $192.89 |
SKU:W21-3-4848-HIP |
W21-3-4848-HIP |
In Stock - Usually ships same or next business day.
Fluorescent Orange Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum:| MATERIAL | SIZE | WORDING | PRICE | ADD TO CART | Catalog Part # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fluorescent Orange Prismatic | 30" x 30" Fluorescent Orange Prismatic | Road Machinery Ahead | 1 to 2: $111.87 3 to 5: $100.68 6 +: $95.09 |
SKU:W21-3-3030-FLO |
W21-3-3030-FLO |
36" x 36" Fluorescent Orange Prismatic | Road Machinery Ahead | 1 to 2: $154.77 3 to 5: $139.29 6 +: $131.55 |
SKU:W21-3-3636-FLO |
W21-3-3636-FLO | |
48" x 48" Fluorescent Orange Prismatic | Road Machinery Ahead | 1 to 2: $245.19 3 to 5: $220.67 6 +: $208.41 |
SKU:W21-3-4848-FLO |
W21-3-4848-FLO |
In Stock - Usually ships same or next business day.
Available Reflective Finishes:
- Most common reflective finish used for traffic signs
- Meets federal minimum requirements
- 10 Year Outdoor Durability
- Brightest and most visible
- Exceeds federal minimum requirements
- 10 Year Outdoor Durability
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Specifications:
| Legend: | ROAD MACHINERY AHEAD |
| MUTCD Sign Code #: | W21-3 |
| Shape: | Diamond |
| Color: | BLACK on ORANGE |
| Available Sizes and Weights: | Size: 30" x 30"; Ship Weight: 7.8 lbs |
| Size: 36" x 36"; Ship Weight: 11.2 lbs | |
| Size: 48" x 48"; Ship Weight: 19.9 lbs | |
| Available Styles: | High Intensity Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum |
| Fluorescent Orange Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum | |
| Full Description: | W21-3 have a orange background color. The text and border are black and it is in the shape of a diamond. |
| Mounting Hole Placement: | ![]() |











































