Route
Junction number
2
Markerpost
11.5 km
Name
Upton Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A551
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M53 J2 Upton Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Upton Moreton Hoylake A551 |
(A551) | 
|
Upton Moreton Hoylake A551 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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