M6 J8 Ray Hall Triangle

Layout and signage

The SOUTH WEST
Birmingham (W & S)
West Bromwich
M5 Link
  M5       The SOUTH WEST
Birmingham (W & S)
West Bromwich
M5 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad (part time using the hard shoulder).
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return (part time using the hard shoulder).
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 splits to create a new lane.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply
  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply

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