Roadway narrows from both sides ahead — South African Road Sign W328

Warns that the road ahead becomes narrower, with both edges closing in from the left and the right. Reduce speed, keep to your lane, and be aware that there is less room, so watch for oncoming and adjacent vehicles.

Roadway narrows from both sides ahead road sign

W328

At a glance

Sign code
W328
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning that the roadway narrows from both sides ahead.

What the Roadway narrows from both sides ahead sign means

Warns that the road ahead becomes narrower, with both edges closing in from the left and the right.

What you must do

Reduce speed, keep to your lane, and be aware that there is less room, so watch for oncoming and adjacent vehicles.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W328 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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