G20-2 End Road Work Sign
Marks the downstream end of a work zone, informing drivers that they have passed the work area and that normal conditions resume.
| Sign code | G20-2 |
|---|---|
| Federal code | G20-2 |
| Name | End Road Work |
| Category | Guide Signs |
| Shape | Rectangle (Horizontal) |
| Color | Orange background, black legend |
| California status | Used in California per CA MUTCD |
| Typical CA minimum size | 48" × 24" |
What This Sign Means
Marks the downstream end of a work zone, informing drivers that they have passed the work area and that normal conditions resume.
California Temporary Traffic Control Use
Placed at the end of a California TTC zone past the last work activity and termination area, closing out the sign sequence.
Common TCP Context
- Termination area at the end of a work zone
- Closes setups that began with ROAD WORK AHEAD
- Used on both short and long-duration operations
California Size Requirements
Typical minimum: 48" × 24".
Sizes are CA MUTCD minimums and vary by roadway classification and speed. Verify against the CA MUTCD 2026 (CA MUTCD Part 6, Chapter 6F (Temporary Traffic Control)), Caltrans sign specifications, and the reviewing agency.
Common Placement on a TCP
Where it sits: Termination (downstream) area.
CA MUTCD reference: CA MUTCD Part 6, Chapter 6F (Temporary Traffic Control).
Los Angeles Area Usage Notes
In Los Angeles, this sign must conform to CA MUTCD 2026. Work in City of LA right-of-way is reviewed by StreetsLA and the Bureau of Engineering (BOE); state highways in LA County are permitted and reviewed by Caltrans District 7; county roads are permitted by LA County DPW. Sizes, retroreflectivity, and placement must meet CA MUTCD minimums — local agencies may require larger signs based on roadway class, speed, pedestrian volume, and proximity to schools or transit.
Common Plan Review Comments
- Stated work-zone length does not match the actual work limits.
- END ROAD WORK missing or placed before the termination area.
- Wrong size specified for the facility.
- Sheeting / retroreflectivity class not noted.
Plan Review Notes
Confirm END ROAD WORK is positioned past the termination area so drivers know the zone has ended. Public Ready reviews termination-area signing.
Signs Commonly Used Together
These signs are typically deployed alongside G20-2 on a California TCP.
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Official References
- California MUTCD (Caltrans)
Free official resource — opens official government website
- Federal MUTCD (FHWA)
Free official resource — opens official government website
- Caltrans Sign Charts
Free official resource — opens official government website
- FHWA Standard Highway Signs
Free official resource — opens official government website
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.
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