Route
Junction number
M57 J7
Markerpost
10.5 km
Name
Switch Island
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Terminus at top of exit list
Other routes
M57, A59, A5036, A5758
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M58 (M57 J7) Switch Island
Layout and signage
Liverpool (S &  )M57 Link Liverpool (Cen) A59 Bootle All Docks  A5036 Southport A5758 Formby (A565) |
A59 M57 |
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A5758 (A565) A59 |
N/A |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 terminates.
- Lane 2 terminates.
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
Other events
End of motorway regulations
50mph speed limit begins
Traffic signals
Start of motorway regulations
National Speed Limit begins
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