A500 (M6 J15) Hanchurch Interchange

Layout and signage

N/A   A519

M6 (N)










    A519
(A5182)

M6 (S)











  Northwood
Whitchurch
A519 (A5182)
The SOUTH
Stafford
M6 Link
The NORTH WEST
Manchester
Liverpool
Preston
M6 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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

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