M11 J8/8A Birchanger Green Interchange

Layout and signage

Stansted Airport
Bishop's Stortford
A120 Link
Services Birchanger Green
 
A120
   
A120

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  Stansted Airport
Bishop's Stortford
A120 Link
Services Birchanger Green

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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