A1 Northway Circus

Layout and signage

Watford
Bushey
Stanmore
A41
Edgware
East Barnet
A5109
  A41


A5109
    A5109
  Watford
Bushey
Stanmore
A41
Edgware
East Barnet
A5109

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 exits and does not return.

Other events

  • Signs Traffic signals
  • Signs Traffic signals

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