M25 J31 Purfleet Interchange

Layout and signage

A282 becomes M25
South Ockendon
Dagenham
A1306
  A1306



    A1306

B186



  M25 becomes A282

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply
  • Signs End of motorway regulations
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins

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