Route
Junction number
11
Markerpost
38.2 km
Name
Preston Brook Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A56
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M56 J11 Preston Brook Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Runcorn (E) Warrington A56 |
A56 | 
|
A56 |
Preston Brook Daresbury A56 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
What's new
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