Route
Junction number
23
Markerpost
134.0 km
Name
Bignells Corner
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A1(M), A1, A1081
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
Service area here
Service area name
South Mimms
Services operator
Welcome Break
M25 J23 Bignells Corner
Layout and signage
South Mimms
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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