A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout

Layout and signage

Dalkeith
A6106
Galashiels
Hawick
Carlisle A7
Edinburgh A7
Old Craighall
A6106
  A7

A6106
    A7

A6106
  Edinburgh A7
Old Craighall
A6106
Dalkeith
A6106
Galashiels
Hawick
Carlisle A7

Lane configuration

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

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

Other events

  • Signs Traffic signals
  • Signs Traffic signals

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