M53 J11 Stoak Interchange

Layout and signage

Runcorn
Warrington
Manchester & Airport
M56 Link (M6 Link)
  M56


    M56
(M6)


  Runcorn
Warrington
Manchester & Airport
M56 Link (M6 Link)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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