Stoke, Derby
Motorway cantilever sign
A blue overhead sign suspended over the motorway from a post on the left, showing an upcoming exit and the following text.
Exit destinations: A50 [Hollow circle diversion symbol] [Hollow diamond diversion symbol] Stoke, Derby.
Forward destinations: The SOUTH, London, Leicester; Nottingham, [Airport symbol] [Solid circle diversion symbol] M1 .
Junction number: 24A.
This first junction is for the A50 expressway that strikes west to Derby, Uttoxeter and Stoke. A 1990s loop-the-loop will carry you up and over to reach it.