R9-10 Sidewalk Closed Use Other Side
Tells pedestrians that the sidewalk is closed and directs them to use the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street.
- Sign Name
- Sidewalk Closed Use Other Side
- General Meaning
- Tells pedestrians that the sidewalk is closed and directs them to use the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street.
- MUTCD Code
- R9-10
- Typical Use
- At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
- Sign Category
- Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs
Specifications
- Standard Shape
- Rectangle (Vertical)
- Background Color
- White
- Legend / Symbol
- Black legend
- Border
- Black
- Reflectivity
- High Intensity (for nighttime visibility)
- Compliance
- MUTCD / CA MUTCD
Standard Sizes (inches)
- Conventional Rectangle (Vertical)24"–48" tall
- Expressway Rectangle (Vertical)36"–60" tall
- Freeway Rectangle (Vertical)48"–72" tall
Material / Application Notes
Shifting pedestrians to the opposite sidewalk. 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, R9-10 Sidewalk Closed Use Other Side is typically positioned at the at and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure. Common deployments include shifting pedestrians to the opposite sidewalk; used with crosswalk and cross-here signing; maintaining a continuous accessible route. 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 Sidewalk Closed Use Other Side sign requirementsWhen & Where It's Used
- Shifting pedestrians to the opposite sidewalk
- Used with crosswalk and cross-here signing
- Maintaining a continuous accessible route
Placement on a Traffic Control Plan
- Where it sits
- At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD Part 2B (pedestrian/sidewalk regulatory signs) and Part 6F
- Typical minimum size
- 24" × 12" to 24" × 18" (pedestrian sign)
California / Field Use Notes
Used in California where pedestrians can be safely shifted to the opposite sidewalk, with crossing points provided at each end of the closure.
In Los Angeles, pedestrian routing is scrutinized by plan reviewers. The City of LA Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and StreetsLA (Bureau of Street Services) require TCPs to maintain ADA-compliant pedestrian access at all times or provide a clearly marked, compliant alternate route. Show barricades, signs, and accessible surfaces on the plan; on state highways in LA County, Caltrans District 7 reviews the encroachment permit and TCP.
Common Plan Review Comments
- No ADA-compliant alternate pedestrian route shown on the TCP.
- Sidewalk closure not signed in advance (cross-here / ahead signs missing).
- Accessible width and surface of the pedestrian detour not noted.
- Barricades and detectable edging not shown at the closure.
Confirm safe, accessible crossings exist at both ends before routing pedestrians across. Public Ready reviews cross-to-other-side routing.
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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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