A13 Canning Town Flyover

Layout and signage

City Airport
Royal Docks
A1011 (A1020)
West Ham A1011
East Ham A124
  A1011
(A1020)





    A1011

A124





 

Lane configuration

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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 continues ahead.
  • There is a barrier between lanes.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • There is a barrier between lanes.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs 30mph speed limit begins
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins

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