What does detour mean as a road sign?

Question

Do I have to do something like U turn, etc or is it just a warning? Signs like Detour Next 8 miles.

Thanks.

Answer 1

It depends on which State you live in.  Here in Minnesota, it means for the next 8 miles you will be directed off the road you are on to a different road.  In Wisconsin, it means that 8 miles down the road you will have to exit onto a different road for who knows how many miles!

Answer 2

Alternative route, usually when there is road work

Answer 3

means you have to take a seperate route.

Answer 4

it means you gotta go through an alternate route, on account of that the regular route is currently obstructed

Answer 5

That means that the regular road is closed and you are taking alternate DETOUR route.

good Luck...

Answer 6

You follow all the signs that say detour.  Most of the time it just a slight inconvenience down a residential street.  Just watch your speed.