Incorrect Device or Sign Spacing
Channelizing devices or signs are spaced too far apart or inconsistently, breaking the continuous visual line.
Last reviewed: June 24, 2026
What It Looks Like
- Gaps between cones, drums, or signs that leave the channelizing line or sign sequence discontinuous.
Why It Happens
- Devices were placed by eye, spread to cover more length, or displaced and not reset.
Why It Matters
- Gaps let drivers cut into the work space or miss the intended path, undermining the whole setup.
How It Is Identified
- An inspection checks spacing against the approved plan and the applicable standard for the speed.
How It Is Corrected
- Add or reposition devices to the required spacing so the line is continuous.
How It Can Be Prevented Upstream
- Take spacing values from the standard during planning, show them on the plan, and maintain them in the field.