A406 Beckton Roundabout

Layout and signage

N/A   A13










    A13
(M25)










  Tilbury
Dartford Crossing
A13 Link (M25 Link)
North Circular Road
Woolwich Ferry
A1020 (A117)
Central London
Blackwall Tunnel
Docklands
A13 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 exits and does not return.

Other events

  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins
  • Signs 40mph speed limit begins

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