Route
Junction number
7
Markerpost
190.5
Name
Great Barr Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A34
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M6 J7 Great Barr Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Birmingham (N) Walsall A34 |
A34 |  |
A34 |
Birmingham (N) A34 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return (part time using the hard shoulder).
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- 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.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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