M23 J8 Merstham Interchange

Layout and signage

Heathrow Airport (M4 Link)
Sutton (A217)
Watford (M1 Link)
Dartford (M11 Link)
Maidstone (M20 Link)
Westerham (A25)
M25 Link
  M25
(M1)
(M4)
(A217)
    M25
(M11)
(M20)
(A25)
  Dartford (M11 Link)
Maidstone (M20 Link)
Westerham (A25)
Heathrow Airport (M4 Link)
Watford (M1 Link)
Reigate (A217)
M25 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 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.

Other events

  • Signs National Speed Limit begins
  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply

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