A801 | |
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Route information | |
Length | 16 mi (26 km) |
Major junctions | |
North end | Polmont 55°59′19″N3°40′58″W / 55.9885°N 3.6827°W |
South end | Blackburn 55°52′12″N3°38′52″W / 55.8699°N 3.6477°W |
Location | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Constituent country | Scotland |
Road network | |
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