M42 J3A Umberslade Interchange

Layout and signage

London
Warwick
Stratford
M40 Link
      M40



  London
Warwick
Stratford
M40 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 exits and does not return.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead (part time using the hard shoulder).
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return (part time using the hard shoulder).
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 terminates.
  • Lane 5 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 6 is gained from the entry sliproad.

Other events

  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins

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