Two offside lanes (of four) closed

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

Warning signs for road work

What should you do?

Move left early and keep to one of the two remaining lanes.

How to recognise it

Orange diamond with two upward arrows on the left and two blocked bars on the right.

Common confusion

Compare with two nearside lanes closed, where the blocked bars are on the left.

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.

Nearside lane (of four) closed Two nearside lanes (of four) closed

Quick Facts

Category: Warning signs for road work
Sign Name: Two offside lanes (of four) closed
Category Size: 52 signs

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