construction
Unicode: 1F6A7
Description
A red triangular road sign with a black silhouette of a person digging or working, commonly indicating road works or construction ahead.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-ground
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral; conveys information rather than emotion. Can evoke feelings of caution, annoyance (due to delays), or anticipation (of new developments).
Backstory
The 'Construction Sign' emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It is based on standard international road signage for 'road works ahead' or 'men at work', designed to alert drivers and pedestrians to potential hazards.
Usage Examples
- Before a temporary closure: 'Road ahead is closed due to construction. 🚧'
- Indicating ongoing maintenance: 'Expect delays on your commute this week. 🚧'
- Referring to personal development: 'My life is currently under construction. 🚧'
- Announcing a website is down for maintenance: 'Our site is temporarily down for updates. 🚧 We'll be back soon!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a warning for construction or maintenance zones. Often associated with traffic delays and detours.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretation, used for road safety and to indicate areas where vehicles should proceed with caution due to ongoing work.