Route
Junction number
3
Markerpost
52.5 km
Name
Bluebell Hill Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A229, A2045, B2097
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M2 J3 Bluebell Hill Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Maidstone Chatham Rochester A229 |
A229 (M20) |
|
B2097 A229 A2045 |
Maidstone Chatham A229 Channel Tunnel (M20 Link) |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
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