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Primary route marker

RUTA PRIMARIAPronounced RROO-tah pree-MAH-ryah
Primary route marker road sign (RUTA PRIMARIA)
What do I do?

Use the route number—not only a destination name—to confirm that you are on the planned highway.

Puerto Rico's primary route marker is a white shield with a dark number. Two-digit examples identify major island routes.

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The words on the sign
rutaPronounced RROO-tah — route
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