G20-2 End Road Work
Marks the downstream end of a work zone, informing drivers that they have passed the work area and that normal conditions resume.
- Sign Name
- End Road Work
- General Meaning
- Marks the downstream end of a work zone, informing drivers that they have passed the work area and that normal conditions resume.
- MUTCD Code
- G20-2
- Typical Use
- Termination (downstream) area.
- Sign Category
- Guide Signs
Specifications
- Standard Shape
- Rectangle (Horizontal)
- Background Color
- Orange
- Legend / Symbol
- Black legend
- Border
- Black
- Reflectivity
- High Intensity (for nighttime visibility)
- Compliance
- MUTCD / CA MUTCD
Standard Sizes (inches)
- Conventional Rectangle (Horizontal)24"–48" tall
- Expressway Rectangle (Horizontal)36"–60" tall
- Freeway Rectangle (Horizontal)48"–72" tall
Material / Application Notes
Termination area at the end of a work zone. Confirm placement and supplemental plaques against the applicable CA MUTCD standard.
View this sign on the Federal MUTCD (FHWA)California Notes
California-specific application notes and adoptions may differ. Review California requirements where applicable.
What It Means / When This Sign Is Used
In the field, G20-2 End Road Work is typically positioned at the termination (downstream) area. Common deployments include termination area at the end of a work zone; closes setups that began with ROAD WORK AHEAD; used on both short and long-duration operations. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.
Learn more about End Road Work sign requirementsWhen & Where It's Used
- Termination area at the end of a work zone
- Closes setups that began with ROAD WORK AHEAD
- Used on both short and long-duration operations
Placement on a Traffic Control Plan
- Where it sits
- Termination (downstream) area.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD Part 6, Chapter 6F (Temporary Traffic Control)
- Typical minimum size
- 48" × 24"
California / Field Use Notes
Placed at the end of a California TTC zone past the last work activity and termination area, closing out the sign sequence.
In Los Angeles, this sign must conform to CA MUTCD 2026. Work in City of LA right-of-way is reviewed by StreetsLA and the Bureau of Engineering (BOE); state highways in LA County are permitted and reviewed by Caltrans District 7; county roads are permitted by LA County DPW. Sizes, retroreflectivity, and placement must meet CA MUTCD minimums — local agencies may require larger signs based on roadway class, speed, pedestrian volume, and proximity to schools or transit.
Common Plan Review Comments
- Stated work-zone length does not match the actual work limits.
- END ROAD WORK missing or placed before the termination area.
- Wrong size specified for the facility.
- Sheeting / retroreflectivity class not noted.
Confirm END ROAD WORK is positioned past the termination area so drivers know the zone has ended. Public Ready reviews termination-area signing.
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Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, and final selection, placement, and dimensions may require engineering judgment or agency approval. Written against California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition. Official sources last verified June 2026.
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