Route
Junction number
M5 J11A
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Brockworth Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Terminus at top of exit list
Other routes
M5
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
A417 (M5 J11A) Brockworth Interchange
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