Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
133.1 km
Name
Trentham Road Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A5005, A5035
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
A50 Trentham Road Interchange
Layout and signage
| A5005 | 
|
A5005 A5035 |
Longton A5005 Newstead A5035 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
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