M11 J4 Woodford Interchange

Layout and signage

N/A   A406
(A503)
    A406
(A12)
(A13)
  North Circular Road (W)
West End (A503)
A406 Link
North Circular Road (S)
The City (A12)
Docklands (A13 Link)
A406 Link

Lane configuration

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

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.

Other events

  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins
  • Signs End of motorway regulations

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