Informs pedestrians that a crosswalk is closed and that they must use another crossing rather than the one that is blocked.
MUTCD-style sign reference illustration. Always verify against the official CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign charts.
| Sign code | R9-8 |
|---|---|
| Federal code | R9-8 |
| Name | Crosswalk Closed |
| Category | Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs |
| Shape | Rectangle (Vertical) |
| Color | White background, black legend |
| 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.
Informs pedestrians that a crosswalk is closed and that they must use another crossing rather than the one that is blocked.
Informs pedestrians that a crosswalk is closed and that they must use another crossing rather than the one that is blocked. In the field, R9-8 Crosswalk Closed is typically positioned at the at and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure. Common deployments include closing crosswalks affected by work; directing pedestrians to an open crossing; maintaining accessible pedestrian routes. 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 to close a crosswalk affected by work and direct pedestrians to an alternate, accessible crossing.
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 a closed crosswalk has a signed, accessible alternate crossing. Public Ready reviews pedestrian crossing closures.
These signs are typically deployed alongside R9-8 on a California TCP.
Closing a crosswalk? Public Ready can supply CROSSWALK CLOSED (R9-8) and pedestrian routing signs.
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 R9-8 Crosswalk Closed, visit WorkZoneCompliance.com.
Public Ready can help with R9-8 Crosswalk Closed — 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.
