M73 J2 Baillieston Interchange

Layout and signage

Glasgow (Cen)
M8 Link
Edinburgh
M8 Link
Glasgow (E)
A8(M) Link
 

M8
A8
A8(M)
    A8

M8


  Edinburgh
M8 Link
Glasgow (E)
A8(M) 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 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 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.

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