Route
Junction number
6
Markerpost
183.5 km
Name
Gravelly Hill Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A38(M), A38, A5127
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M6 J6 Gravelly Hill Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction (part time using the hard shoulder).
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction (part time using the hard shoulder).
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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