M42 J11 Appleby Magna Interchange

Layout and signage

M42 becomes A42
Burton-upon-Trent
A444
  A444

B5493



    A444



  A42 becomes M42
Coventry
Burton-upon-Trent
A444

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs End of motorway regulations
  • Signs Start of motorway regulations

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