Route
Junction number
M25 J2
Markerpost
28.5 km
Name
Darenth Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M25, A282, A296
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A2 (M25 J2) Darenth Interchange
Layout and signage
(M23 
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
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