Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
108.8 km
Name
Splatford Split
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A380
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
A38 (Devon Expressway) Splatford Split
Layout and signage
|
A380 |
Kenn Kennford Newton Abbot Torquay Paignton A380 |
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 splits to create a new lane.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
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