Route
Junction number
7/8
Markerpost
20 km
Name
Bowdon Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A56, A556
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M56 J7/8 Bowdon Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Altrincham A56 |
A56 A56 |
|
A556 (M6) |
Northwich Birmingham A556 (M6 Link) Lymm A56 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- 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
Variable Speed Limits apply
National Speed Limit begins
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