Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
102.2 km
Name
Winthorpe Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A17, A46, B6166
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A1 Winthorpe Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Lincoln Newark-on-Trent A46 Sleaford A17 |
A46 (A617) B6166 |
|
A46 A17 |
Sleaford A17 Leicester Lincoln Newark-on-Trent A46 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
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