Route
Junction number
M1 J1
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Staples Corner
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M1, A5
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A406 (M1 J1) Staples Corner
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 exits and does not return.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
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