Route
Junction number
1
Markerpost
3.2 km
Name
Featherstone Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A460
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M54 J1 Featherstone Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Cannock A460 |
A460 | 
|
A460 |
Cannock A460 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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