A38(M) (M6 J6) Gravelly Hill Interchange

Layout and signage

The NORTH WEST
The SOUTH WEST
M6 Link (M5 Link)
London (M1 Link)
(M40 Link, M42 Link)
M6 Link
Lichfield A38
Erdington
Sutton Coldfield
A5127
 





M6
(M5)
   




A38



M6


A5127
  N/A

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 a38m.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 a38m.

Other events

  • Signs End of motorway regulations
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins
  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins

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The forever bottleneck, part 2

The second part of the story, where we learn why exactly the M4 gets narrower on the final approach to Europe’s biggest city.

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