M49 (M5 J18) Avonmouth Interchange

Layout and signage

N/A   (A4)


M5






    M5



  The SOUTH WEST
Bristol
Taunton
M5 Link
Avonmouth
Bristol (W & Airport)
A4

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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  • 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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