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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2E-17. Interstate, Off-Interstate, and U.S. Route Signs

Figure 2E-17. Interstate, Off-Interstate, and U.S. Route Signs

This figure shows eight Interstate, off-Interstate, and U.S. route signs.

The first set of signs consists of four signs labeled "FOR GUIDE SIGN AND INDEPENDENT USE":

• M1-1 is shown as a shield with a white border, with the word "INTERSTATE" in white capital letters on a red background in the top portion of the shield, with a horizontal white line underneath from border to border. Under the line, the large white numeral "22" is shown on a blue background. To the right of this sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This is shown as the same sign but with the numeral "495." The shield with "495" is wider than the shield with "22."
• M1-2 is shown as a shield with a green background and white border, with the word "BUSINESS" in white capital letters in the top portion of the shield, with a horizontal white line underneath from border to border. Under the line, the word "LOOP" is shown in smaller white capital letters. Under this, the large white numerals "22" are shown.
• M1-3 is shown as a shield with a green background and white border, with the word "BUSINESS" in white capital letters in the top portion of the shield, with a horizontal white line underneath from border to border. Under the line, the word "SPUR" is shown in smaller white capital letters. Under this, the large white numerals "70" are shown.

The second set of signs consists of two signs labeled "FOR GUIDE SIGN USE." The signs are shown as white cutout shields with a black numeral surrounded by a black border. The sign on the left (M1-4) shows the numeral "22." The sign on the right shows a wider shield with the numerals "798."

The third set of signs consists of two signs labeled "FOR INDEPENDENT USE." M1-4 is shown as a black square with the black numeral "22" on a white shield. The sign to its right is shown as a horizontal rectangular black sign with the black numeral "798" on a wider white shield.

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