Road Closed Access Only - Class RA1 - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

The "Road Closed – Access Only" sign is used to inform drivers that a particular road is closed to through traffic but remains open for vehicles needing access to properties, businesses, or services within the restricted area. This sign helps clearly communicate that while the road is not open for general travel, local access is still permitted, preventing unnecessary detours for those who have legitimate reasons to enter.

One key reason for using this sign is to control traffic flow during roadworks, emergencies, or events that require full or partial road closures. By restricting through traffic, the sign helps reduce congestion, enhance safety for workers and residents, and minimise wear on temporary or sensitive surfaces. At the same time, it ensures that residents, deliveries, and emergency vehicles can still reach their destinations without confusion.

The "Road Closed – Access Only" sign also plays an important role in preventing unauthorised or non-essential vehicles from entering restricted zones. This reduces the risk of accidents, limits disruption, and helps maintain order in areas where access needs to be tightly controlled for safety or logistical reasons.

Finally, using this sign ensures compliance with traffic regulations and local authority requirements. Proper signage is often a legal necessity when closing roads to through traffic. It provides clear, authoritative instructions to drivers, contributing to safer and more efficient traffic management during closures.

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.