A66(M) (A1(M) J57) Blackwell Spur Interchange

Layout and signage

The SOUTH
Scotch Corner
A1(M) Link
  A1(M)     A1(M)   N/A

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 terminates.
  • Lane 2 terminates.

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

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