A1261 Blackwall Interchange

Layout and signage

Isle of Dogs
Canary Wharf
A1206
  A1206     A1206
(A102)
  Blackwall Tunnel (A102)
Isle of Dogs
Canary Wharf
A1206

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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