Sidewalk Closed Sign Use Opposite Side

Description

NYC DOT expects a closed sidewalk to come with clear pedestrian direction — not a dead end at the fence line. This Sidewalk Closed Use Opposite Side sign does both jobs in one placement: it announces the closure and sends foot traffic to the far sidewalk with an unmistakable directional arrow, in the MUTCD work-zone format inspectors are used to seeing on New York City streets.

Every sign is printed in-house at our NYC facility in 12″ × 24″ and 24″ × 48″ sizes. Choose 0.40 or 0.63 aluminum for closures that will stand through multiple seasons, Dibond 3mm for a rigid, lightweight build, or coroplast for short-duration work. Engineer-Grade and High-Intensity reflective faces keep the message legible after dark, and the optional Seton UltraTuff overlaminate adds a scratch-resistant surface that holds up to power washing and city grime.

Mount it at the closure point on a fence, barricade, or sidewalk shed so pedestrians get the instruction before they hit the obstruction. Standard delivery across the five boroughs and Long Island runs 2–3 business days, and 24-hour rush production is available on most signs when the closure starts sooner than planned.

If you manage multiple sites, contractor accounts and volume pricing keep re-orders down to one phone call. Pair this sign with our Sidewalk Closed Sign Ahead Cross Here to give pedestrians advance warning before they reach the closed section.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sizes: 12″ × 24″, 24″ × 48″
• Materials: aluminum 0.40, aluminum 0.63, Dibond 3mm, coroplast
• Reflective options: Engineer-Grade or High-Intensity
• Lamination: none or Seton UltraTuff overlaminate
• MUTCD work-zone format with directional arrow
• Printed at our NYC facility · 2–3 day NYC delivery · 24-hr rush

FAQ

Does this sign satisfy NYC pedestrian routing requirements at a closure? It’s made to the MUTCD work-zone format NYC DOT expects for pedestrian redirection. Placement still matters — post it where pedestrians can see it before the closed section begins.

Which material should I pick for a closure lasting several months? Go with 0.40 or 0.63 aluminum and a reflective face. Coroplast is better suited to closures measured in weeks, not seasons.