M2 (NI) J1A York Street Interchange

Layout and signage

N/A   A2

A12

A2






    A2










  Belfast (E)
Newcastle
City Airport
Bangor
M3 Link
Belfast (W)
The WEST
The SOUTH
A12 Link (M1 Link)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.
  • Lane 5 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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