key to symbols
 

Unsure of a symbol, or a line colour? Here is a guide to the diagrams used in the maps.

Carrigeways
 
  Dual carriageway route
 
  Single carriageway route
 
  Dual carriageway route with no fixed central reservation
carriageways are undivided and lane directions can be altered to cater for traffic flows - link to photo of road example (A38(M))
     
Road Classifications
 
  Motorway
   
  Primary Route
 
  A-road
 
  B-road
 
  Unclassified (un-numbered) road
  Road under construction
     
Junction Types
  Roundabout interchange - grade separated, roundabout over road
 
  Roundabout interchange - grade separated, roundabout under road
 
  Roundabout interchange - at-grade (road is on same level as roundabout)
 
  Diamond interchange
 
  Half diamond interchange
 
  Dumbell interchange
 
  Trumpet interchange
 
  Fork interchange
 
  Crossroads - at-grade (road is on same level as roundabout)
 
  Staggered Crossroads - at-grade
 
  T-Junction - at-grade
 
  Parclo (Partial cloverleaf)
This parclo has single carriageway slip roads
 
Other Symbols
 
  Bridge
Only major or significant bridges are shown. Names of bridges or rivers shown like this.
 
  Service area -  with name shown like this
 
  Truck Stop -  with name shown like this
 
  Hotel -  with name shown like this
 
  Toll Plaza
 
  Tunnel
Names of tunnels are shown like this.
 
  Partial Tunnel
One carriageway is tunnelled, the other is not (for example, Dartford Crossing).
 
 10      11      12   Junction Number - Primary Route, Motorway, Limited Access junction
     
  Park and Ride facility with connecting bus service.
     
  Park and Ride facility with adjacent railway station.
     
  Park and Ride facility with adjacent tram / light rail transit station.
     
  Park and Ride facility with adjacent London Underground station.
     
  Park and Ride facility with adjacent Tyne and Wear Metro station.

 

 

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