M10 (M1 J7) Beechtrees Interchange

This is a historic listing that describes a location as it appeared in the past.

The motorway shown here no longer exists in this form and the information below may no longer be correct.

Route

M10

Junction number

M1 J7

Markerpost

36.5 km

Name

Beechtrees Interchange

Type

Fork

Terminus

Terminus at top of exit list

Other routes

M1

Authority

National Highways

Restricted turns

Some turns restricted

Services

No services

Layout and signage

The NORTH
Luton
M1 Link
 


M1
   


M1
  N/A

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 terminates.
  • Lane 3 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 5 is gained from the entry sliproad.

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

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