Route
Junction number
6
Markerpost
14 km
Name
Hale Four Seasons Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A538
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M56 J6 Hale Four Seasons Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Hale Wilmslow Macclesfield A538 |
A538 | 
|
A538 |
Hale Wilmslow Macclesfield A538 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
Other events
National Speed Limit begins
Variable Speed Limits apply
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