A2 Sun-in-the-Sands Interchange

Layout and signage

Central London
Peckham
Greenwich
A2
Docklands
Blackwall Tunnel
Woolwich Ferry
A102
 






A2
   






A207
  Central London
Peckham
Greenwich
A2

Lane configuration

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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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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 terminates.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins

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