Route
Junction number
8
Markerpost
192.5 km
Name
Ray Hall Triangle
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M5
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M6 J8 Ray Hall Triangle
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- 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.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return (part time using the hard shoulder).
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 splits to create a new lane.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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