Route
Junction number
18
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Bothwell Street Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
None
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M8 J18 Bothwell Street Interchange
Layout and signage
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Anderston Charing Cross City Centre |
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Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- There is a barrier between lanes.
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- There is a barrier between lanes.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
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