Route
Junction number
A50 J4
Markerpost
437.5 km
Name
Toyota Island
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A50, B5008
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
Service area name
Derby and Burton
Services operator
Shell
A38 (Midlands) (A50 J4) Toyota Island
Layout and signage
Derby & Burton
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
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