Tidal flow lane control

Lane closed ahead; you should move to the next lane on the left as soon as traffic conditions allow

Lane closed ahead; you should move to the next lane on the left as soon as traffic conditions allow sign

What it means

The white diagonal arrow warns that your lane closes further on and points you to the next lane on the left. It gives you room to plan, so use it: mirrors, signal, check your blind spot and move over while there is still a gap, rather than at the closure itself.

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