Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
Unknown
Name
Third Avenue Junction
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
None
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M96 Third Avenue Junction
Layout and signage
|
Third Avenue Station |
3rd Ave | 
|
Third Avenue |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 exits and does not return.
- Lane 3 exits and does not return.
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 splits to create a new lanesplits to create a new lanesplits to create a new lane.
Other events
50mph speed limit begins
End of motorway regulations
70mph speed limit begins
Start of motorway regulations
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