Arteries of New India - Highways and Roads to the Future

Road Signage on National Highways and their

Adequacy As per IRC 67,2022
Presented By
Sudershan K Popli
Advisor (Road Safety)
Road Safety Division

भारतीय रा य राजमाग ा धकरण

( सड़क प रवहन और राजमाग मं ालय )

National Highways Authority of India

(Ministry of Road Transport and Highways)
 Provision of Signages on
Highways as Per IRC 67,2022

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Introduction
Role of Traffic Sign
 Provide Safety of Road users

 Improving Efficiency of the Road system by providing orderly movement of

all road users in both rural and urban area

 Guidance
Information
 Warning when and where
it is most effective for
 Regulation influencing safe behavior

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Principle of Road Signs

i. Fulfil a need

ii. Conveys Clear and Simple Meaning

iii. Command Attention

iv. Command Respect from Road Users

v. Give Adequate Time for Response

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Types of Road Signs

1. Regulatory/Mandatory sign:
The indicate prohibition on
certain type of vehicle
maneuver. Violation is an
offence
2. Warning Sign Warn road users
on change in road conditions;
helps avoid accidents
3. Informatory sign: Provide
information to users; helps
improve traffic efficiency
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Placement of Ground Mounted Road Signs
i. The extreme edge of the ground mounted sign adjacent to the roadway
shall be at a distance of 600 mm to 3 m from the carriageway or paved
shoulder edge

ii. On kerbed roads, the bottom edge of the lowest sign shall not be less
than 2.1 m and not more than 2.5 m above the kerb. Minimum head room
of 2.1 m shall be provided Where the signs are erected above in area
intended to be used by pedestrian

iii. On roads without kerb, the bottom edge of the lowest sign shall not be
less than 2 m and not more than 2.5 m above the crown of the
pavement.

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Improper Signs Placement

Signage should be placed Signage should be placed

clearing Earthen Shoulder behind the Crash Barrier
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Damaged Sign on Earthen Shoulder

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Placement of Gantry Mounted Road Signs
i. Overhead signs shall provide a vertical clearance of not less
than 5.5 m over the entire width of the pavement and shoulders

ii. Gantry mounted signs should be mounted on columns

preferably at 7 m or more distance from the nearest traffic
lane on shoulder side and 2 m from kerb toward median side

iii. Wherever minimum lateral clearance cannot be maintained for

gantry columns from shoulder edge line, such exposed column
shall be protected with crash barrier

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Unsafe Gantry Pole Foundation Higher than Carriageway

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Guidelines for Mounting of Signs
Mounting Characteristics Suggested Locations
Form
Roadside Side- mounted signs over the verge. Generally appropriate for all types
of roads with adequate roadside
space.
Cantilever Overhead signs partially over the Generally, more economical for
carriageway. smaller directional signs.
Gantry Overhead sings spanning overthe Appropriate for larger signs, heavy
carriageway. traffic flow, traffic lanes>=3 and
lane drops.
Double/ Overhead signs on separator/ divider, Recommended only when
Butterfly partially over the carriageway on both approach speed is low or
Cantilever sides of the separator/ divider. deployment of crash cushion is
assured on the median

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Siting of Sign (Height & Clearance)

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Siting of Road Signs Along Highway

i. Gantry are provided at min. 200 m distance before intersection

ii. Reassurance Signs are normally placed about 100-150 m after the
intersection
iii. Place Identification Signs are normally placed about 90 m to 150m in
advance of the start of the built-up area
iv. Flag type direction signs are generally installed at the nose of diverging
lanes
v. When several signs have to be placed along the same section of road, they
do not obscure each other. The location of two signs should be of
minimum 0.6*V meter apart (where V is the 85th percentile speed in
km/h).

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Avoid Clustering of Signs

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Orientation of Shoulder Mounted Sign
 The signs are generally placed at right angle to the line of travel of
approaching traffic

 Parking signs are fixed at 15 Deg to the carriageway to give better

visibility

 On horizontal curves, the angle of placement of sign should be determined

w.r.t course of approaching traffic. Sign can be turned slightly away from
road i.e. up to 95 deg to enhance legibility during night

 Sign faces are generally vertical, but on gradients it may be desirable to tilt
the sign forward or backward from the vertical to make it normal to the line
of sight
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Signs Fabrication
 Aluminum plate thickness shall be 2mm for signs exceeding maximum side dimension
more than 600 mm

 Aluminum composite material plate thickness shall be 4mm for signs exceeding maximum
side dimension more than 600 mm

 Micro Prismatic grade sheeting as per ASTM D 4956 Type XI shall be used on NH i.e.
Project Highway

 Type XI Sheeting can be used on SH and Type IV on Other Cross Roads

 Fabrication: Sign with a side dimension up to 1200 mm shall not have any joints (splices)
in the base retro reflective sheeting and in the Substrate (Plate)
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 Printing: Messages (legends, letters, numerals, etc.) and borders shall be Digitally-
printed
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Sign Posts and Mountings
 All sign post shall be Galvanized Iron Pipes

 Provide two coats of epoxy paint or powder coating to GI post

 Signs with an area up to 0.9 sqm shall be mounted on single post, and for
greater area, two or more posts shall be provided

 The overhead signs shall be designed to withstand a wind loading of 150

kg/sqm normal to the face of the sign and 30 kg//sqm transverse to the
face of the sign. In addition to the dead load of the structure, walkway
loading of 250 kg concentrated live load shall also be considered for the
design of the overhead sign structure

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Sign Warranty and Reference
 The Contractor shall submit original warranty
documents from reflective sheet
manufacturer having a unique number with
date and shall be addressed to the Engineer
incharge with the project details including details
of sign boards installed. The warranty shall be
for 10 years including printing for micro
prismatic Class C sheeting (Type VIII,IX & XI),
7 years for class B sheeting (Type IV)

 A reference number along with the type of

sheeting, manufacturer name, month and
year of installation shall be placed on the
back of sign in a contrasting colour or by
indelible marking ink. In addition, 2 D Bar Code
(QR) should also be placed on backside of sign.

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Mandatory/ Regulatory Sign

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Mandatory/ Regulatory Sign

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Mandatory/ Regulatory Sign

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Stop Sign
Approach Shape of Side (mm) Colour Background (BA)/ IRC 67 Placement
Speed on Sign Border (BO) /Symbol (S) (2022) Sign
Minor Road /Numeral (N) Reference
km/hr Letter(L)/Arrow (A)
Up to 50 Octagonal Ht.- 750 BA: Red Fig. 14.01 This is fixed
51-65 900 L : White on minor
>65 1200 BO: White road

 Placed along center line of minor road of

3.0m to 4.5m width for lightly traffic to
medium traffic. Normally placed 1.5m in
advance of stop line (Refer Annexure V, fig
V.5)

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Giveway Sign Sign
Approach Shape of Sign Side (mm) Colour Background (BA)/ Sign Placement
Speed on Border (BO) /Symbol (S) Reference
Minor Road /Numeral (N)/ Letter(L)/
km/hr Arrow (A)
Up to 50 Equilateral Side-600 BA: White Fig. 14.02 This is fixed on
51-80 Triangle with 900 L : Black IRC 67 minor road,
>80 apex pointing 1200 BO: Red (2022) roundabout/ rotary,
downward Bus lay-by etc.

 Placed on a minor road at the entrance to an inter-

section where it is necessary to assign right-of-way
to the major road but where a stop is not necessary
at all times (Refer Annexure V, fig V.1/V.2/V.3)

 The sign shall be used to inform the vehicles about

Give Way to Buses exiting from a bus lay-by ahead

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Prohibitory Sign
Approach Shape of Dia (mm) Colour Background Sign Placement
Speed on Sign (BA)/ Reference
Minor Road Border (BO) /Symbol (S)
km/hr /Numeral (N)/ Letter(L)/
Arrow (A)
Up to 65 Circular 600 BA: White Fig.14.04 - These signs are placed
66-80 750 S : Black 14.28, IRC at the beginning of a
81-100 900/ 1200(Exp) BO: Red 67 (2022) restriction or prohibition.
101-120 1200 These signs are
121-150 1500 generally placed on each
side of the road.

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Important Mandatory/ Regulatory Sign: Size and Placing

i. No Parking Sign: Restrict Parking on Main

Carriageway @ 5 km

ii. Height Restriction Sign: Ht. of Superstructures /

Underpass less than 5.5m for each direction of
travel

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Important Mandatory/ Regulatory Sign: Size and Placing

i. Shoulder Mounted Speed Limit Sign: 1800 x 3000

mm @ 5 km alternatively Median & Shoulder Side

ii. Gantry Mounted Speed Gantry @ 20 km

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Cautionary/Warning Sign

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Cautionary/Warning Sign: Size and Dimensions

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Cautionary/Warning Sign: Size and Dimensions

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Important Cautionary/ Warning Sign: Placing

i. Left Hand/Right Hand Curve Sign: If the difference

between approach Speed of Curve and Safe
negotiating speed derived based on geometric
parameters of curve exceeds 15 km/hr

ii. Merging Traffic Ahead: Traffic from Ramp merging

with main road traffic

iii. Overhead Cable : Presence of Overhead Power

Transmission Lines

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Important Cautionary/ Warning Sign: Placing

i. Pedestrian Crossing Sign: On uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing

ii. Reduced Carriageway: Reduction in width of

carriageway

iii. Rumble Strip Sign: Presence of rumble strips and

provided 50 to 60m before rumble strips

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Informatory Sign

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Reassurance Gantry Sign
 Provide at 150-200m from the end of Entry Acceleration Taper
 Repeat at every 10 km
 First 2 no. destinations shall be next two exits and last is ultimate destination
 Every Alternate or 20th km Reassurance sign shall be in English and
Regional/ Local Language

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Advance Direction Gantry Sign (ADS)
 Provide at Nosing, 500m, 1 km and 2 km from the start of Exit Deceleration Taper

 Provide Cantilever Gantry Mounted ADS at Nosing, 500m and 1 km

 Provide Full Gantry Mounted ADS at 2 km

 Provide ADS at 1 km in English and Regional/Local Language

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Advance Direction Gantry Sign (ADS)

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Gantry Signs on Diamond Interchange

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ADS Gantry Signs on Cloverleaf Interchange

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Rest Area and Service Area Signs for Wayside Amenities
 Provide at Nosing, 500m, 1 km, 2 km and 5km from the start of Exit Deceleration
Taper

 Provide Cantilever Gantry Mounted sign at 500m, 1 km, 2 km and 5 km

 Provide Shoulder mounted sign at Nosing

 Provide 1 km sign in Hindi and 2 km Sign in Regional Language

 Dimensions shall be as follows:

i. Sign Board Dimensions: 4100 x 3000 mm
ii. Facility Sign Logo : 1200 x 900 mm
iii. Text Height : 460 mm

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Rest Area and Service Area Signs for Wayside Amenities

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Emergency Helpline Number
 Provide at Every 5 km for each direction of Travel

 Dimensions shall be 2400 x 1800 mm

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Heavy Vehicle Keep Left
 Provide at Every 5 km for each direction of Travel

 Dimensions shall be 2400 x 2400 mm

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Expressway and Expressway End Sign
 Provide at Start and End of Expressway in first & last package of project

 Dimensions shall be 900 x 900 mm

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Exit and Entry Ramp Sign
 Provide in Gore Area of Exit/ Entry Ramp

 Dimensions shall be 900 x 900 mm

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Emergency Call Booth Sign
 Provide in Tunnels and wherever Emergency Phone Booths are provided

 Provide 500m before Emergency Phone Booth

 Dimensions shall be 1200 x 900 mm

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Fee Plaza Sign
 If Fee Plaza is on Ramps Provide on Exit Ramps as in case of closed Tolling

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Fee Plaza Sign
 If Fee Plaza is on Main Carriageway Provide Cantilever Gantry Sign at 500m, 1
km and 2 km ahead of toll plaza

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Route Marker Sign
 Provide at every 5 km

 Dimensions shall be 1200 x 900 mm

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Signs along Cross Road
 Provide at every 500m, 1 km and 2 km before entry to Expressway

 Mention Important Towns/ City can be accessed using Expressway

 Text Height shall be as per IRC 67

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Thank You