Route
Junction number
9
Markerpost
28.5 km
Name
Lymm Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M6, A50, B5158
Authority
Restricted turns
Some turns restricted
Services
No services
M56 J9 Lymm Interchange
Layout and signage
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.
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