Route
Junction number
M5 J18
Markerpost
8.0 km
Name
Avonmouth Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Terminus at end of exit list
Other routes
M5
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M49 (M5 J18) Avonmouth Interchange
Layout and signage
| N/A | (A4) M5 |
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M5 |
The SOUTH WEST Bristol Taunton M5 Link Avonmouth Bristol (W &  )A4 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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