2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2E-36. Examples of Guide Signs for a Full Cloverleaf Interchange with Collector-Distributor Roadways
Figure 2E-36. Examples of Guide Signs for a Full Cloverleaf Interchange with Collector-Distributor Roadways
This figure shows 12 examples of guide signs for a full cloverleaf interchange with collector-distributor roadways.
The figure shows guide signs for a full cloverleaf interchange of I-52 and U.S. 65. I-52 is shown vertically, and U.S. 65 is shown horizontally. A series of signs and sign assemblies are shown along the highways from the bottom to the top of the figure. The signs are shown on eastbound I-52. Off-route movement is to the right of the highway. On I-52, black dots denoting reference location signs are depicted spaced at intervals along the route. Except as otherwise noted, all signs are horizontal rectangular green signs with white lettering and borders. At the top left of the figure, a black capital letter "N" is shown superimposed on a left-pointing horizontal black arrow, denoting the compass direction. At the bottom of the figure, a note states "See Figure 2D-15 for examples of multi-lane crossroad signing for cloverleaf interchanges."
There are 12 signs or sign assemblies shown on eastbound I-52:
- The first sign on eastbound I-52 is shown at the bottom of the figure to the right of the highway. A white shield for U.S. 65 is shown centered on the top line. Below it, the word "Carbondale" is shown on the second line, the word "Ottawa" is shown on the third line, and the words "2 MILES" are shown on the fourth line. A smaller horizontal rectangular green plaque is shown above the top right side of the sign. It shows the words "EXITS 102 A-B." Just beyond this sign, reference location sign 100 is shown on the median between the northbound and southbound lanes.
- The second sign is shown to the right of the highway and identical to the first sign except that the words "1 MILE" are shown on the bottom line instead of "2 MILES." Just beyond this sign, reference location sign 101 is shown on the median between the northbound and southbound lanes.
- The third sign is shown to the right of the highway and as identical to the first two signs except that the words "1 MILE" are deleted and a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right is shown on the bottom line of the sign.
- The fourth sign is shown in the gore between the through lanes and the first exit lane. It is shown as a smaller horizontal rectangular green sign with the word "EXIT" on the top line and the words "102 A-B" to the left of a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line. To the right is shown the word "OR" and another sign, which is identical to the other sign except that the arrow is shown on the 3rd line alone rather than on the 2nd line.
- The fifth and sixth signs are shown located over the exit lane just prior to the first exit ramp of the cloverleaf. They are shown as a sign assembly in a horizontal array. On the sign on the left, a white U.S. 65 shield is shown on the top line to the left of the word "NORTH." Below it, the word "Ottawa" is shown on the middle line, and a short downward-pointing vertical arrow is shown on the bottom line. A smaller horizontal rectangular green plaque is shown above the top right side of the sign. It shows the words "EXIT 102 B." To the right, the word "OR" and an alternate for the left sign are shown. The alternate is the same as the left sign except for the words "1/4 MILE" are shown on the bottom line instead of an arrow. On the sign on the right, a white U.S. 65 shield is shown on the top line to the left of the word "SOUTH." The word "Carbondale" is shown 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. It shows the words "EXIT 102 A."
- The seventh sign is shown in the gore between the through lanes and the first exit ramp. It is shown as a smaller horizontal rectangular green sign with the word "EXIT" on the top line and the words "102 A" to the left of a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line. Just beyond this sign, reference location sign 102 is shown on the median between the northbound and southbound lanes.
- The eighth and ninth signs are shown located over the highway on the overpass where U.S. 65 crosses over I-52. The left sign is shown with the word "EAST," a red and blue I-52 shield, and a short vertical arrow pointing down on 3 lines. On the right sign, a white U.S. 65 shield is shown on the top line to the left of the word "NORTH." The word "Ottawa" is shown 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. It shows the words "EXIT 102 B."
- The tenth sign is shown in the gore between the through lanes and the second (loop) exit ramp. It is shown as a smaller horizontal rectangular green sign with the word "EXIT" on the top line and the words "102 B" to the left of a diagonal white arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line.
- The 11th sign is shown located to the right of the highway beyond the last entrance ramp to I-52 from U.S. 65. It is shown as a red and blue Interstate route shield for I-52. Above it, a plaque is shown with the word "EAST" in white letters and a white border on a blue background. Just prior to this sign, reference location sign 103 is shown on the median between the northbound and southbound lanes.
- The 12th sign is shown at the top of the figure to the right of the highway at the point where reference location sign 104 is shown on the median between the northbound and southbound lanes. A white U.S. 40 shield is shown to the left of the numeral "2" on the top line, the word "Vedersburg" is shown to the left of the numeral "20" on the middle line, and the word "Chicago" is shown to the left of the numeral "100" on the bottom line. The final digits of each numeral are shown aligned vertically near the right edge of the sign.
