A55 (M53 J12) Hoole Island

Layout and signage

N/A   A56









    A56









  Chester (N)
Hoole
Mickle Trafford
A56
Ellesmere Port
Birkenhead
Liverpool
Manchester & Airport
M53 Link (M56 Link, M6 Link)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs End of motorway regulations
  • Signs Start of motorway regulations

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