Tag:man_made=gantry

man_made = gantry
Description
An overhead structure across a major road usually for holding signs, often variable-message signs.
Group: highways
Used on these elements
Useful combination
layer=* destination=*
See also
highway=toll_gantry
Status: de facto
man_made=gantry $1% $1% $1% $1% More details at taginfo
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A highway gantry is an overhead structure across a major road usually for holding signs, often variable-message signs.

How to map

Draw a line representing the gantry, using the base of the gantry as nodes and add man_made=gantry. Do not connect the gantry to the way it is crossing, and also add an appropriate layer=* tag.

Type of gantry

Some mappers also specify the use of the gantry. Currently, three keys are commonly in use: gantry:type, gantry and gantry_type

gantry:type=* More details at taginfo More details at taginfo

gantry=* More details at taginfo More details at taginfo

gantry_type=* More details at taginfo More details at taginfo

Look at the respective Taginfo page for more information.

Tags used in combination

• destination=* - Destination when following a linear feature
• layer=*

See also

• highway=toll_gantry - A gantry for toll purposes
• power=portal - A similar structure for wires
• natural=arch - A natural arch
• man_made=ceremonial_gate - A freestanding gate with symbolic, cultural, or religious function
• Arch - more meanings for arch

External links

• Gantry (road sign) on Wikipedia