Road Ahead Closed Sign - RT7

Road ahead closed sign are used to provide warnings to the oncoming traffic instructing them about the closure of roads due to accidents, construction works, among others.

The signboards provide an advance notice due to closure of the road, but they inform ahead, which means these signs are different from road closed sign.

The UK Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 8 and The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 has made these signs mandatory for such situations accompanied by diversion symbols.

At Foamex Printing Company, we design and deliver high-quality metal-based road closed ahead sign right to your doorstep.

Understanding the Road Ahead Closed Sign and Their Importance

Compliant to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, the road ahead closed sign can have white or yellow background with the text, “Road Closed Ahead” printed in the centre.

• Design Standards: Generally, these signs are made of rigid plastic, but at Foamex Printing Company, we use metal or steel to make the designs more robust.
  
• Advance Warning: In the UK, all councils need to provide road closed ahead notices at least two weeks in advance before closure.
• Legality of the Sign: Following the road ahead closed sign is mandatory for the users and ignoring it is illegal as the roads are unsafe for travel.
• Limited Access: Sometimes with the road closed sign is only applicable to limited traffic, but the residents or businesses are allowed to go through.

Materials and Printing Specifications for Road Ahead Closed Sign in the UK

At Foamex Printing Company, the road ahead closed sign is printed on an industrial-grade aluminium base which gives the signboards a sturdy look and a longer life.

With our experts taking care of choosing the best quality materials, we also customise them with engineer grade retro-reflective coating so that the signs are visible from a distance.

Using advanced printing technology and following the set standards in the UK for road closed ahead sign, we ensure the text is sharp and sturdy enough to stay intact for years.

In addition to this, we improve the surface with nanotechnology self-cleaning coating that repels dust and dirt as these signs are exposed to both the entire time they are kept on the roads.

Key Features of Road Ahead Closed Sign

• UK-Centric Design: Our speciality is designing signboards that align with government provided and enacted rules for traffic signs and symbols.
  
• Easy to Install: With self-mounting configuration, we make the road ahead closed sign easy to install, and it can be weighed down with sandbags.
• Clear Visuals: Every signboard we design is tested to repel dust and dirt. Plus, the sharp printing ensures their visuals are always clear, improving visibility from a distance.
• Steel Frame: Foamex Printing Company diversion route sign and road closed ahead signs come with mountable steel frame for easy placement on roads.

Compliance and Regulations Related to Road Ahead Closed Sign in the UK

Primarily, all diversion route signs and symbols are regulated by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 in the UK.

The legal framework for this sign is set by the Schedule 13 of the TSRGD 2016 containing instructions about the closure signage shape, colours to be used, content placement, and more.

Moreover, for these signs to be legally enforceable in the UK, they need to meet BS EN 12899 standards. Following the set standards, Foamex Printing Company designs the signboards in different sizes, including;

• 200mm x 300mm
• 300mm x 420mm
• 600mm x 450mm
• 600mm x 850mm
• 850mm x 1200mm

Moreover, Chapter 8 also describes the ideal placement of the road ahead closed sign and provides proper warnings before the road closure actually begins.

Why Choose Foamex Printing Company for Road Closed Ahead Sign?

• Rapid Delivery: We have a standard stockpile of signboards ready to be shipped, if required, we can customise it to your needs and dispatch quickly.
  
• White Labelling: All our road ahead closed signboards can be delivered to your customers directly in unbranded packaging and with proper billing.
• Cost-Efficiency: We use eco-friendly sustainable printing and source materials in bulk, which keeps the price in check and lower than the market.
• Multiple Finishing: From dry wipe to anti-graffiti, glossy, and matte finish, we customise how the signboard looks with different furnishing options.

Book your road ahead closed sign today with Foamex Printing Company and get the signs delivered within 3–5 days in the UK.