M56 J5 Airport Interchange

Layout and signage

Manchester Airport
Terminals 1 & 2
      (A555)   Manchester Airport
Terminals 1 & 2

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Lane 4 continues ahead.

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