M5 (M6 J8) Ray Hall Triangle

Layout and signage

The NORTH WEST
Walsall
Wolverhampton
M6 Link
London
(M1 Link & M40 Link)
Birmingham (N & E)
M6 Link
 
M6
   
M6
 

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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