Route
Junction number
61
Markerpost
33/0 D km
Name
Bowburn Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A177, A688
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
Service area here
Service area name
Durham
Services operator
Roadchef
A1(M) J61 Bowburn Interchange
Layout and signage
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Spennymoor A688 Durham A177  Durham
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A177 A688 |
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A688 |
Bishop Auckland Spennymoor A688 Durham
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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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