M3 (NI) J1 Middlepath Street Interchange

Layout and signage

N/A   A2



A23
A20




      City Airport
Hollywood
Bangor
A2
Belfast (E)
Outer Ring (A55)
Sydenham
A20

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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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.

Other events

  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs End of motorway regulations

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