Two nearside lanes (of three) closed. Two alternative styles

Warns that the two left-hand lanes of a three-lane carriageway are closed, leaving only the right lane open.

Warning signs for road work

What should you do?

Move into the right-hand lane in good time and continue in single file.

How to recognise it

Orange diamond with two blocked bars on the left and a single upward arrow on the right.

Common confusion

The open arrow is on the right here, opposite to the two offside lanes closed sign.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

Two offside lanes (of three) closed Offside lane (of four) closed

Quick Facts

Category: Warning signs for road work
Sign Name: Two nearside lanes (of three) closed. Two alternative styles
Category Size: 52 signs

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