Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Howdon Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A193
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A19 Howdon Interchange
Layout and signage
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North Shields Wallsend A193 
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A193 | 
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A193 |
North Shields Wallsend A193
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Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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