Route
Junction number
18/18A
Markerpost
141.3 km
Name
Lawrence Weston Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M49
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M5 J18/J18A Lawrence Weston Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
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