Message boards and arrow boards help contractors and road crews communicate important information to drivers around construction zones, lane closures, special events, and temporary traffic changes. Although people sometimes search for an arrow message board, arrow boards and construction message boards serve different purposes.
Construction message boards display written traffic information such as road conditions, closures, hazards, delays, or work-zone instructions. Arrow boards use illuminated directional arrows to guide motorists safely into another lane. Understanding the difference between message boards and arrow boards can help you choose the right traffic-control equipment for your project.
What Are Construction Message Boards Used For?
Construction message boards are portable electronic signs used to provide motorists with clear, real-time information. They can display messages about road construction, lane closures, traffic delays, changing road conditions, hazards, detours, and special events.
Construction crews often position these signs before a work zone so drivers have enough time to slow down, prepare for changing traffic conditions, and follow temporary instructions. This makes construction traffic message boards useful when a project requires more detailed communication than a simple directional arrow.
When selecting a message board for construction, visibility and readability are important. Drivers should be able to see, read, and understand the message quickly while approaching the work zone.
Rental message boards available through Partner Rentals feature bright LED displays and battery/solar operation. Their towable design allows crews to transport them by pickup truck and position them along roads, highways, construction entrances, or other areas where motorists need advance information.
No matter the type of message board that you need, they come with a standard pintle hitch for easy transport, adjustable heights, and easy-to-program messages from a password protected, locked control box.
Arrow Boards
An arrow board should be used when drivers need a simple, highly visible direction to merge or move around a temporary lane closure, road construction area, maintenance crew, or other roadway obstruction.
Arrow boards use bright LED patterns to direct traffic left or right. Unlike a construction message board, they are not designed to communicate detailed written instructions. If drivers simply need to merge into another lane, an arrow board may be the more appropriate option.
For temporary roadway work, an arrow board rental can give crews a portable traffic-control solution without requiring the equipment to be purchased for every project.
We can help you
Message boards and arrow boards are important for keeping the roadway safe while there is construction. If you have any questions about what type of equipment will help with your project, we can always answer your questions. If you need to book equipment for your next project, call 877-740-RENT (7368) today to book with Partner Rentals.
