A8(M) Swinton Roundabout

Layout and signage

N/A   A8
(A89)









    A8









  City Centre
Swinton
Easterhouse
A8
Local traffic
Bargeddie
Coatbridge
Airdrie
A8 (A89)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 terminates.
  • Lane 2 terminates.

Other events

  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins
  • Signs End of motorway regulations
  • Signs 40mph speed limit begins

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