A13 Five Bells Interchange

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Basildon A176
Vange
Corringham
B1420
  B1240


   

A176

B1464
  Basildon A176
Vange
Corringham
B1420

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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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