M23 J7 Hooley Interchange

Layout and signage

Croydon
London
A23
 



A23
   



A23
  Brighton
Gatwick Airport
M23 (M25 Link)
Redhill
A23

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 terminates.

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  • Lane 1 splits to create a new lane.
  • Lane 2 splits to create a new lane.

Other events

  • Signs End of motorway regulations
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins
  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins

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