M8 J22 Plantation Interchange

Layout and signage

East Kilbride
Carlisle
M74 Link
Tradeston (A8)
Kinning Park
      M77




  Kilmarnock
Prestwick Airport
M77 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • There is a barrier between lanes.
  • Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 5 continues ahead.
  • Lane 6 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • There is a barrier between lanes.
  • Lane 4 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 5 continues ahead.
  • Lane 6 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • There is a barrier between lanes.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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