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The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994

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3.  One of the legends shown in any item in column (3) of the Table may be used in conjunction with a legend shown in any item in column (2).The information indicated in square brackets may be omitted.The number of a motorway junction should be shown on the sign in the format of the letter “J” followed by the number of the junction.

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(1)(2)(3)
ItemBasic MessageAlternative route information (optional-for use with any item in column (2))
1.A route number, including abbreviated compass point direction where appropriate, or junction name including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate“[ALTERNATIVE ROUTE] USE” and a route number or numbers, or number and the word “CLOSED”.
2.“ROAD CLOSED”“[ALTERNATIVE ROUTE] FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 or a place name
3.[Name] “BRIDGE CLOSED”“FOR” and a place name “USE” and a route number or numbers, including abbreviated compass point directions where appropriate
4.[Name] “TUNNEL CLOSED”“FOR” and a place name “FOLLOW” and a symbol shown in Part VII of Schedule 13 or another place name
5.“ROAD WORKS”“LEAVE AT NEXT JCT”, “LEAVE AT” and a junction name or number

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