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 Any diversion introduces new traffic movements, so that confusion and hazards may result. Diversions should therefore be planned with the Highway Authority taking account of the suitability of the diversionary route for the expected traffic flows, comprehensive directional signing (see Figure 3.3), priority at junctions, the presence of railway level crossings and low bridges and the effect of diverted traffic on the environment.

NOTES:
 * 1) Signs and cones should be of the sizes shown in Tables A1.2 and A1.3 (Appendix 1).
 * 2) Chevrons and diversion signs should be provided at the positions shown.

The "Diverted traffic" sign to diagram 2704 is used to indicate the direction of the temporary diversion route, usually at crossroads and T-junctions, and the "Diverted traffic" sign to diagram 2703 is used in advance of a junction to indicate the direction the diverted traffic should take at the junction ahead. 37