Route
Junction number
15
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Townhead Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A8, A803
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M8 J15 Townhead Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Cathedral Glasgow Cross Kirkintilloch Springburn A803 |
(A804) A803 |
|
A8 A8 |
Cathedral Glasgow Cross A803 Kirkintilloch (A803) |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Lane 6 exits and does not return.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Lane 6 is gained from the entry sliproad.
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