Route
Junction number
3
Markerpost
4.2 km
Name
Thornham Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M62
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
A627(M) J3 Thornham Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
Other events
Traffic signals
- Traffic signals
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