M6 J4 Coleshill Interchange

Layout and signage

The SOUTH WEST
Birmingham (S)
Solihull
Birmingham Airport
NEC
M42 Link
Lichfield
A446
  M42

A446
    M42

A446
  Coventry (S & W)
NEC
Birmingham Airport
A446

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 splits to create a new lane.
  • Lane 3 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 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs Variable Speed Limits apply
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins

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