A34 Botley Interchange

Layout and signage

Swindon
Oxford
Bristol
A420
  A420     A420   Swindon
Oxford
Bristol
A420

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.

Other events

  • Signs National Speed Limit begins
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins

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