Regulatory · Rectangle · MUTCD 11th edition

R4-9a Stay in Lane to Merge Point

R4-9a Stay in Lane to Merge Point sign from the MUTCD 11th edition: standard size (36" × 48"), with letter heights, border widths, and colors.

R4-9a
Drawn at 36" × 48"

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Standard sizes

SizeRoad typeBorderCorner radiusLettersSTAY IN LANELettersTO MERGE POINT
36" × 48"Conventional Road, Single LaneConventional Road, Multi-LaneExpresswayFreeway7/8"2 1/4"5 1/2"FHWA Series D5 1/2"FHWA Series C

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Colors

Legend
Black
Background
White
Border
Black

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Standard reference

  • SHS 2024 sheet 5-5 (R4-9a, 36 x 48); MUTCD 11th ed. Appendix B5 (temporary traffic control)