A6144(M) Carrington Lane Junction

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

None

Markerpost

Unknown

Name

Carrington Lane Junction

Type

T-Junction

Terminus

Terminus at end of exit list

Other routes

A6144

Restricted turns

Full access

Services

No services

Layout and signage

N/A       A6144




  Ashton
Sale
A6144
Carrington
A6144

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.

Other events

  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs National Speed Limit begins
  • Signs End of motorway regulations
  • Signs Traffic signals
  • Signs 40mph speed limit begins

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