Route
Junction number
4B
Markerpost
27.5 km
Name
Thorney Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M25
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M4 J4B Thorney Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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