Two-way traffic

Two-way traffic

Warns that, because of road works, there is two-way traffic ahead on a road that may normally carry one direction, such as one carriageway of a dual carriageway.

Warning signs for road work

What should you do?

Keep left and expect oncoming vehicles close beside you, with no overtaking.

How to recognise it

Orange diamond with one arrow pointing up and one pointing down side by side.

Common confusion

Not the same as single-lane shuttle working, where only one direction moves at a time.

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.

Quick Facts

Category
Warning signs for road work
Sign Name
Two-way traffic
Category Size
52 signs

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