A2 (M25 J2) Darenth Interchange

Layout and signage

Gatwick Airport (M23 Link)
M25 Link
City Airport, Excel
(M11 Link, M1 Link)
Dartford Crossing
A282 Link
Dartford (A225)
  M25
(M23)
    (A225)
A282
(A225)
  Channel Tunnel
Dover (M20 Link)
Gatwick Airport
Dartford Crossing
M25 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 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.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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