Directional Assembly (Texas MUTCD Section 2D.32)

Purpose:
 The Directional Assembly is used at an intersection to provide information about travel on one or more intersecting highways.
Components:
 The following components make up a Directional Assembly:
  • Standard:
     Route sign and Directional Arrow auxiliary sign.
  • Optional:
     Cardinal Direction auxiliary sign.
Figure 3-27 illustrates a Directional Assembly.
Directional Assembly (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 3-27. Directional Assembly
The following is a list of preferred locations for Directional Assemblies:
  • Directional Assemblies are located on the near right-hand corner of intersections with no control or signal control.
  • Directional Assemblies are located on the far right-hand corner of intersections with Stop or Yield control.
  • At major intersections and at Y or offset intersections, it is desirable to install additional assemblies on the far right-hand or left-hand corner of the intersection to confirm the near-right-hand side assembly.
  • When a near-corner position is not practical, the far right-hand corner is the preferred alternative location. Oversize components may be appropriate to improve legibility.
  • Where unusual conditions exist, the location of a Directional Assembly is based on engineering judgment with the goal being to provide the best possible combination of view and safety.