Route
Junction number
7
Markerpost
19.5 km
Name
Switch Island
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Terminus at top of exit list
Other routes
M58, A59, A5036, A5758
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M57 J7 Switch Island
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues ahead.
- Lane 2 splits to create a new lane.
Other events
End of motorway regulations
50mph speed limit begins
Traffic signals
Start of motorway regulations
National Speed Limit begins
What's new
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Driver Location Signs
If you're on the motorway (in England at least) you might have noticed some funny blue signs down the side of the road. What are they for?
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