Route
Junction number
M8 J1
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Hermiston Gait Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M8, A71
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A720 (M8 J1) Hermiston Gait Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 terminates.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
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