Advance Route Turn Assembly (Texas MUTCD Section 2D.31)

Purpose:
 The Advance Route Turn Assembly provides advance notice of the need to turn at the intersection in order to remain on the indicated highway.
Components:
The following components make up an Advance Route Turn Assembly:
  • Standard:
     Route sign and Advance Turn auxiliary sign.
  • Optional:
     Cardinal Direction auxiliary sign.
Figure 3-25 illustrates an Advance Route Turn Assembly.
Advance Route Turn Assembly (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 3-25. Advance Route Turn Assembly
Section 2D.31 of the Texas MUTCD requires an Advance Route Turn Assembly to be used (shall condition) where a turn must be made at an intersection to remain on the indicated route. Figure 3-26 illustrates the two situations where an Advance Route Turn Assembly is required.
Required Applications of Advance RouteTurn Assembly (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 3-26. Required Applications of Advance Route Turn Assembly