Route
Junction number
4
Markerpost
20.3 km
Name
Lydiate Ash Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A38, A491
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M5 J4 Lydiate Ash Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Birmingham (SW) A38 Stourbridge A491 |
A491 | 
|
A38 A38 |
Birmingham (SW) Bromsgrove A38 |
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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