M6 J3A Coleshill Interchange

Layout and signage

The NORTH WEST
Lichfield
Tamworth (M42 Link)
M6 Toll Link
      M6 Toll
(M42)
 

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 splits to create a new lane.
  • Lane 2 splits to create a new lane.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 5 exits and does not return.

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 terminates.
  • Lane 3 terminates.
  • Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 5 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 6 is gained from the entry sliproad.

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