A19 (A1 J80) Seaton Burn Interchange

Layout and signage

Seaton Burn
B1318
The SOUTH
Newcastle
A1 Link
The NORTH
Morpeth
A1 Link
Blagdon
Dinnington
Cramlington
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A1


B1318
   











A1


A1068
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Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.

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