Exit Gore Signs

Exit Gore signs (see Figure 3‑6 for examples) are used to indicate the place of departure from the main roadway. Exit Gore signs are addressed in Section 2E.34 of the Texas MUTCD.
Figure 3-6. Exit Gore signs.
Design and Application.
 The Exit Gore sign must contain the word EXIT and an arrow. If the freeway has numbered exits, an Exit Number panel must be used above the Exit Gore sign. The Exit Number panel must be aligned to the side of the exit.
There are two sizes of Exit Gore signs (see Texas SHSD). The larger size should be used for major and intermediate interchanges. The smaller size may be used for minor interchanges.
Any of several arrow designs may be used on the Exit Gore sign, depending upon the sign size and the alignment of the exiting ramp.
  • The straight arrow (A-2 or B-1) should be used for a ramp with a primarily tangent alignment.
  • The curved arrow (E-3 or E-3a) may be used for a ramp with curved alignment.
  • The circular arrow (E-4 or E-4a) may be used for a loop ramp.
Placement.
 The Exit Gore sign shall be located in the gore between freeway main lanes and the exit ramp.