Route
Junction number
6
Markerpost
32.5 km
Name
Bickenhill Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A45
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M42 J6 Bickenhill Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Birmingham (SE) NEC &  Coventry (S & W) A45 |
A45 | 
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A45 |
Birmingham (SE) NEC & Coventry (S & W) A45 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit (part time using the hard shoulder).
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit (part time using the hard shoulder).
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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