Here’s What Those Upside-Down Construction Signs Really Mean in WA

Summer construction has started around Washington State, and one odd thing might make you wonder what's going on with construction signs being upside down.

Here’s What Those Upside-Down Construction Signs Mean in Washington State

I saw a posting on Facebook in a bad driving group where a driver was critical of the DOT road crew about an upside-down construction sign.

It didn't last long as people dog-piled on the poster to explain the reasoning behind the upside-down construction sign, and the reasoning is pretty logical.

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The #1 reason a construction sign is upside-down is that it's currently not in effect. You'll see that quite often around Washington State as the WSDOT crews prep their construction sites.

The Meaning Behind Upside Down Construction Signs in Washington State

An upside-down construction sign might also be flipped up when it's in effect and then when it's not.

Another reason a sign can be upside-down is that it's been vandalized and it's waiting to be replaced.

A final reason a sign might be upside-down is symbolic and making a statement, such as a passing of a WSDOT worker in respect.

There are several reasons why a construction sign can be upside-down in Washington State, so if you see one upside-down, it's not the WSDOT messing up; it's for a reason.

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You can look at the original Facebook posting and the comments here