M5 J31 Pearce's Hill Interchange

Layout and signage

Taunton
Bristol
Honiton (A30)
M5
Exeter
Okehampton
Crediton (A377)
A30
  A30






      Bodmin
Okehampton
A30
Torquay
(A380)
Plymouth
A38 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs End of motorway regulations

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