Route
Junction number
7/7A
Markerpost
36 km
Name
Coleshill Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M6
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M42 J7/7A Coleshill Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return (part time using the hard shoulder).
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad (part time using the hard shoulder).
- 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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