M6 Toll (M42 J7A) South Birmingham Joint

Layout and signage

  M42



      The SOUTH WEST
Birmingham
(S & E)
Solihull
M42 Link (M40 Link)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • 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 splits to create a new lane.

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