M3 (NI) (M2 J1A) York Street Interchange

Layout and signage

Antrim
Ballymena
Coleraine
Londonderry
M2 Link
Belfast (W)
Lisburn
Craigavon
A12 Link (M1 Link)
 





A2


A12


A2
   

A2
  N/A

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.
  • Lane 5 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.

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