A11 Thickthorn Interchange

Layout and signage

Hethersett B1172
Services Thickthorn
Swaffham A47
Great Yarmouth A47
Ipswich (A140)
Lowestoft (A146)
  A47

B1172
    A47
(A140)
(A146)

  Great Yarmouth A47
Ipswich (A140)
Lowestoft (A146)
Hethersett B1172
Services Thickthorn
Swaffham A47

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.

Other events

  • Signs Traffic signals
  • Signs 40mph speed limit begins
  • Signs Traffic signals
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins

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