Sidewalk Closed Signs

Use DANGER (red) when people on foot could be hit by equipment, falling material or an open trench. Use CAUTION (yellow) for a closure where the main risk is a detour or a minor bump. Your site safety plan or permit may set the level, so confirm it with your safety officer.

Put one sign before the closed section at each end, at eye level, so people can read it from a distance. Add another at any corner where a walker might turn back toward the closed walk. Keep signs clear of the barricade so they stay visible.

Add a line such as a business name, a detour distance or a phone number for questions. Watch the live preview while you type to see how the line fits before you order. Plastic is light for a short closure, and aluminum is the sturdier choice for a longer job.

The printed lines say Use other side, so walkers know where to go. The extra line can name a street or a turn, such as Detour via Oak Street. The live preview shows exactly how it prints, so check the street name and spelling before you order.

A sign informs, but people still need a barrier they cannot walk around. Use the sign with a fence, cones or a barricade, and place one at each end so walkers see the choice early. A city may have its own requirements for closing a public sidewalk, so check your state and local rules.