Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Fiveways Corner
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M1, A41
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
A1 Fiveways Corner
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 exits and does not return.
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 exits and returns after the junction.
Other events
Traffic signals
- Traffic signals
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