Route
Junction number
7
Markerpost
36.5 km
Name
Beechtrees Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A414
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M1 J7 Beechtrees Interchange
Layout and signage
|
A414 |
St Albans Hatfield A414 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- There is a barrier between lanes.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Lane 6 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- There is a barrier between lanes.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Lane 6 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 terminates.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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