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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2E-35. Examples of Guide Signs for a Full Cloverleaf Interchange

Figure 2E-35. Examples of Guide Signs for a Full Cloverleaf Interchange

This figure shows nine examples of guide signs for a full cloverleaf interchange.

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. 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 nine 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."
• 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."
• The third and fourth signs are shown located over the highway 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 the words "1/4 MILE" are 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." 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 fifth 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.
• The sixth sign is shown located over the roadway on the overpass where U.S. 65 crosses over I-52. A white U.S. 65 shield is shown on the top left 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 seventh 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 eighth sign is shown 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.
• The ninth sign is shown to the right of the highway farther beyond the interchange ramps. A white U.S. 40 route shield is shown to the left of the numeral "2" is shown 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.

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