Route
Junction number
7B
Markerpost
37.5
Name
South Birmingham Joint
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M6 Toll
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M42 J7B South Birmingham Joint
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 terminates.
- Lane 3 terminates.
- Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 5 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 6 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 4 exits and does not return.
- Lane 5 exits and does not return.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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