Route
Junction number
7
Markerpost
11.5 km
Name
Chester Road Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A56
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M60 J7 Chester Road Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Altrincham A56 |
A56 | 
|
A56 |
Altrincham Stretford A56 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- There is a barrier between lanes.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- There is a barrier between lanes.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
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