Figure 2E-31. Examples of Diamond Interchange Guide Signs
This figure shows examples of diamond interchange guide signs.
This figure shows segments of two roadways, I-47 running vertically and an unnamed roadway running horizontally. The interchange between the two is shown as a diamond-shaped ramp configuration located approximately at reference location sign 44 on I-47. At the top left of the figure, a black capital letter "N" is shown superimposed on an upward-pointing vertical black arrow, denoting the compass direction. At the bottom of the figure, a note states "See Figures 2E-34 and 2E-36 for examples of crossroad signing for one-lane approaches and examples of multi-lane crossroad signing for diamond interchanges."
A series of seven signs and sign assemblies are shown along northbound I-47 from the bottom to the top of the figure. Off-route movement is to the right. Except as noted, all signs and sign assemblies are horizontal rectangular green signs with white borders and lettering. They are shown to the right of the roadway, unless otherwise noted.
The first sign is shown near reference location sign 43, which is shown in the median between the northbound and southbound lanes. It shows the word "Dacono" on the top line, the word "Hudson" on the middle line, and the word "1 MILE" on the bottom line. A smaller horizontal rectangular green plaque is shown above the top right side of the sign and shows the words "EXIT 44."
The second sign and its accompanying plaque are shown as identical to the first sign, except the words "1/2 MILE" are shown on the bottom line instead of the words "1 MILE."
The third sign is shown just prior to the widening of the northbound roadway for a deceleration lane. It is shown with the word "Dacono" on the top line and the word "Hudson" to the left of a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line. A smaller horizontal rectangular green plaque is shown above the top right side of the sign with the words "EXIT 44."
In the gore between the freeway and the exit ramp (which is the lower right branch of the diamond), a fourth sign is shown with the word "EXIT" on the top line and the numerals "44" to the left of a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line. Farther north on I-47 and prior to the crossover over the unnamed horizontal roadway, reference location sign 44 is shown in the median between the northbound and southbound lanes.
Shortly before the exit ramp intersects the unnamed horizontal road, a fifth sign is shown with a left-pointing horizontal arrow to the left of the word "Dacono" on the top line, a horizontal white dividing line, and the word "Hudson" to the left of a right-pointing horizontal arrow on the bottom line.
Beyond the interchange, farther north on I-47, a sixth sign is shown. It is shown as a red and blue Interstate route shield for I-47. Above it, a plaque is shown with the word "NORTH" in white letters and a white border on a blue background.
At the top of the figure, a seventh sign is shown with the word "Newport" to the left of the numeral "4" on the top line and the word "Jackson" to the left of the numerals "40" on the bottom line. The final digits of each numeral are shown aligned vertically near the right edge of the sign.
