A12 J18 Sandon Interchange

Layout and signage

Danbury
Maldon
A414
  A1060     A414   Great Baddow A414
Chelmsford
A1060

Lane configuration

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

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

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