A6144(M) (M60 J8) Carrington Interchange

This is a historic listing that describes a location as it appeared in the past.

The motorway shown here no longer exists in this form and the information below may no longer be correct.

Route

A6144(M)

Junction number

M60 J8

Markerpost

Unknown

Name

Carrington Interchange

Type

Dumbbell

Terminus

Terminus at top of exit list

Other routes

M60

Restricted turns

Full access

Services

No services

Layout and signage

Ring Road (W & N)
Salford
Manchester
M60 Link
Ring Road (S & E)
Stockport
Manchester Airport
M60 Link
 






M60
   






M60
  N/A

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.

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