Route
Junction number
63
Markerpost
49/6 D km
Name
Blind Lane Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A167, A183, A693
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A1(M) J63 Blind Lane Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Chester-le-Street A167 Stanley A693 |
A693 A167 |
|
A183 |
Chester-le-Street A167 Stanley A693 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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