Route
Junction number
12
Markerpost
45 km
Name
Hilsea Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M275, A27
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M27 J12 Hilsea Interchange
Layout and signage
M275 |
|
(A27) |
Hilsea Cosham A27 Portsmouth Continental Ferry  M275 Link |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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