Route
Junction number
43
Markerpost
55.2 km
Name
Hook Moor Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M1
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
A1(M) J43 Hook Moor Interchange
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 terminates.
- Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 5 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 6 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 1 splits to create a new lane.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 exits and does not return.
- Lane 4 exits and does not return.
- Lane 5 exits and does not return.
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