A38 (Midlands) (M6 Toll T5) Shenstone Interchange

Layout and signage

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A5

M6 Toll












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M6 Toll
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  Weeford
A5
The NORTH WEST
Cannock
Stafford
M6 Toll Link
Shenstone
A5127
Brownhills
Burntwood
A5

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.

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