U+26D8 "⛘" Black Left Lane Merge Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
⛘
U+26D8 "⛘" Black Left Lane Merge is a traffic-related symbol used in signage and documentation to indicate that two lanes of traffic must merge into one from the left side, with the right lane continuing. This pictogram, part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block in Unicode, features a black rectangular background with a white arrow and lines that depict the merging pattern, helping drivers understand road layout changes in areas like construction zones or lane reductions. Its official inclusion ensures consistent representation across digital platforms, aiding navigation systems, mapping applications, and user interfaces in countries where such merge rules apply.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+26D8 |
| Version Added | 5.2 |
| Name | Black Left Lane Merge |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| General Category | Other Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⛘ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⛘ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x9B 0x98 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x26D8 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x000026D8 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u26d8 |