M4 J20 Almondsbury Interchange

Layout and signage

The MIDLANDS
Gloucester
The SOUTH WEST
Bristol & Airport
M5 Link
  M5     M5   The SOUTH WEST
Bristol (W)
The MIDLANDS
Gloucester
M5 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad (part time using the hard shoulder).
  • Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return (part time using the hard shoulder).
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins

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