Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
97.1 km
Name
Bullington Cross
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A30, A34
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A303 Bullington Cross
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