M25 J27 Theydon Interchange

Layout and signage

London (NE)
Stansted Airport
Harlow
Cambridge
M11 Link
  M11     M11   London (NE)
Stansted Airport
Harlow
Cambridge
M11 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply
  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply

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