Route
Junction number
8A
Markerpost
42.3 km
Name
Dunton Interchange South
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M6 Toll
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M42 J8A Dunton Interchange South
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 exits and does not return.
- Lane 4 exits and does not return.
- Lane 5 exits and does not return.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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