Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
0.0 km
Name
Hook Underpass
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A243, A309
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
A3 Hook Underpass
Layout and signage
| A243 A309 |
|
A243 |
Dorking Leatherhead A243 Staines Esher A309 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 splits to create a new lane.
Other events
National Speed Limit begins
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