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One of the legends shown in any item in column (3) of the Table may be used in conjunction with a legend shown in any item in column (2).The information indicated in square brackets may be omitted.The number of a motorway junction should be shown on the sign in the format of the letter “J” followed by the number of the junction.
Table
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Basic Message | Alternative route information (optional-for use with any item in column (2)) |
| 1. | A route number, including abbreviated compass point direction where appropriate, or junction name including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate | “[ALTERNATIVE ROUTE] USE” and a route number or numbers, or number and the word “CLOSED”. |
| 2. | “ROAD CLOSED” | “[ALTERNATIVE ROUTE] FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 or a place name |
| 3. | [Name] “BRIDGE CLOSED” | “FOR” and a place name “USE” and a route number or numbers, including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate |
| 4. | [Name] “TUNNEL CLOSED” | “FOR” and a place name “FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 or another place name |
| 5. | “ROAD WORKS” | “LEAVE AT NEXT JCT”, “LEAVE AT” and a junction name or number |