M55 (M6 J32) Broughton Interchange

Layout and signage

The NORTH WEST
Lancaster
M6 Link
The SOUTH
Manchester (M61 Link)
Liverpool (M58 Link)
M6 Link
 


M6
   


M6
(M58)
(M61)
  N/A

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 4 exits and does not return.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • There is a barrier between lanes.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • There is a barrier between lanes.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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