Route
Junction number
1
Markerpost
5.0 km
Name
West Bromwich Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A41, A4252
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M5 J1 West Bromwich Interchange
Layout and signage
|
West Bromwich Birmingham (NW) A41 |
A41 | 
|
A41 A4252 |
West Bromwich Sandwell Birmingham (NW) A41 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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