A40 Over Ross Roundabout

Layout and signage

Gloucester A40
Ross on Wye B4234
A40 becomes A449
      A40

B4234
  Gloucester A40
Ross on Wye B4234
A449 becomes A40

Lane configuration

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

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

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