Marks the point where pedestrians should cross because the sidewalk is closed, directing them to the open side at the crossing.
MUTCD-style sign reference illustration. Always verify against the official CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign charts.
| Sign code | R9-11a |
|---|---|
| Federal code | R9-11a |
| Name | Sidewalk Closed Cross Here |
| Category | Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs |
| Shape | Rectangle (Vertical) |
| Color | White background, black legend and arrow |
| California status | Used in California per CA MUTCD |
| Typical CA minimum size | 24" × 12" to 24" × 18" (pedestrian sign) |
Download this sign or open the official MUTCD reference.
Official source: FHWA Standard Highway Signs, 2024 (11th Edition) — Regulatory signs.
Source: FHWA Standard Highway Signs — Public Domain. California: CA MUTCD 2026 (effective Jan 18, 2026).
Files linked from FHWA are official government publications in the public domain. CA MUTCD and Caltrans links open official government websites. Always verify against the current edition.
Marks the point where pedestrians should cross because the sidewalk is closed, directing them to the open side at the crossing.
Marks the point where pedestrians should cross because the sidewalk is closed, directing them to the open side at the crossing. In the field, R9-11a Sidewalk Closed Cross Here is typically positioned at the at and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure. Common deployments include marking the crossing point at a sidewalk closure; pairs with the ahead version upstream; maintaining an accessible crossing. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.
Used in California at the crossing point of a sidewalk closure to direct pedestrians across to the open walkway.
Common field deployments
Agency review note
StreetsLA, LA County DPW, and Caltrans District 7 may require larger sizes or additional devices. Verify with the reviewing agency before finalizing the TCP.
Typical minimum: 24" × 12" to 24" × 18" (pedestrian sign).
Sizes are CA MUTCD minimums and vary by roadway classification and speed. Verify against the CA MUTCD 2026 (CA MUTCD Part 2B (pedestrian/sidewalk regulatory signs) and Part 6F), Caltrans sign specifications, and the reviewing agency.
Where it sits: At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
CA MUTCD reference: CA MUTCD Part 2B (pedestrian/sidewalk regulatory signs) and Part 6F.
In Los Angeles, pedestrian routing is scrutinized by plan reviewers. The City of LA Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and StreetsLA (Bureau of Street Services) require TCPs to maintain ADA-compliant pedestrian access at all times or provide a clearly marked, compliant alternate route. Show barricades, signs, and accessible surfaces on the plan; on state highways in LA County, Caltrans District 7 reviews the encroachment permit and TCP.
Confirm the crossing is accessible and aligns with the upstream advance sign. Public Ready reviews pedestrian crossing points.
These signs are typically deployed alongside R9-11a on a California TCP.
Marking a pedestrian crossing at a closure? Public Ready can supply SIDEWALK CLOSED CROSS HERE (R9-11a).
Free official resource — opens official government website
Free official resource — opens official government website
Free official resource — opens official government website
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.
To understand the bigger picture around permits, agency review, lane closures, and pedestrian access for work zones using R9-11a Sidewalk Closed Cross Here, visit WorkZoneCompliance.com.
Public Ready can help with R9-11a Sidewalk Closed Cross Here — including sign rental or purchase, sidewalk-closure signs, ADA-compliant pedestrian routing, and TCP support, and agency-review support for Caltrans District 7, the City of Los Angeles, and LA County.
