A417 Driffield Junction

Layout and signage

A419 becomes A417
Cirencester
Stroud (A433)
Tetbury
A419
  A419
(A433)

      A417 becomes A419

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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