Pedestrians Use Other Footway - Class RA1 - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

A “Pedestrians Use Other Footway” sign is a temporary road sign used to instruct pedestrians to cross the road and use the opposite footpath (or sidewalk) when their current path is closed or unsafe. This sign is essential for managing pedestrian flow safely around construction, roadworks, or other obstructions that block or restrict access to part of a footway.

This sign is typically used in urban areas, town centres, and residential streets, especially where pedestrian activity is high. It's placed where footpaths are closed due to maintenance works, utility repairs, scaffolding, or excavation. The sign ensures that pedestrians do not walk into a dangerous area or along a live carriageway, reducing the risk of injury or conflict with traffic.

The sign is usually positioned at the start of the footpath closure, well before the blocked section, and often near a safe crossing point such as a pedestrian crossing or temporary signal-controlled crossing. It may be used alongside cones, barriers, or other signs like “Footpath Closed” and “Pedestrian Arrow” signs to guide people safely and clearly.

In practice, this sign is a critical part of temporary pedestrian management plans, ensuring clear communication and minimising disruption. It keeps pedestrians away from unsafe zones and provides clear, early instruction to change their route, especially in busy or high-speed traffic areas where wandering into the road would pose a serious hazard.

Materials Explained

Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.

Class RA1: Manufactured from 3mm aluminium composite with an engineering grade retroreflective sheeting to ensure visibility during day and night. This reflective layer helps headlights bounce light back to drivers, making the sign readable in low-light conditions and offers approximately a 7 years lifespan. Aluminium composite is a lightweight, durable material which holds no scrappage value - reducing the potential for theft. It is weather and rust resistant - overall, RA1 signs are designed to be durable, weatherproof, and highly visible to ensure the safety of road users around temporary worksites.