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Narrow bridge ahead — South African Road Sign W326

Warns that there is a narrow bridge ahead that may not be wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other easily. Slow down, watch for oncoming traffic, and be ready to give way or wait so that only one vehicle crosses the narrow section at a time if needed.

Narrow bridge ahead road sign

W326

At a glance

Sign code
W326
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning of a narrow bridge on the road ahead.

What the Narrow bridge ahead sign means

Warns that there is a narrow bridge ahead that may not be wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other easily.

What you must do

Slow down, watch for oncoming traffic, and be ready to give way or wait so that only one vehicle crosses the narrow section at a time if needed.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W326 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
  • National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.

Last updated 2026-08-23.

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