M53 J5 Hooton Interchange

Layout and signage

Birkenhead
Queensferry
A41
  A41
(A550)
    A41   Queensferry
(A550)
Eastham
Hooton
A41

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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