A11 (A14 J38) Waterhall Interchange

Layout and signage

Bury St Edmunds
Felixstowe
Harwich
A14 Link
      A14

A1304



  Newmarket
A1304

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 splits to create a new lane.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 exits and does not return.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 terminates.
  • Lane 3 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.

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