Route
Junction number
4
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Maryville Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M73, A721
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M74 J4 Maryville Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
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