M56 J3 Princess Parkway Junction

Layout and signage

Manchester
Cheadle
Stretford (M60 Link)
A5103
Altrincham
Congleton
Wythenshawe
(A560)
  (A5103)
(M60)
(A560)
     

Lane configuration

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

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 terminates.
  • Lane 3 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 4 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 5 is gained from the entry sliproad.

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