A55 J34 Ewloe Interchange

Layout and signage

Queensferry
A494
     

A494
  Queensferry
A494
Manchester
(M56 Link)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 splits to create a new lane.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 exits and returns after the junction.

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 exits and does not return.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 splits to create a new lane.

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