Route
Junction number
4
Markerpost
13.5 km
Name
Randles Farm Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A580, B5194
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M57 J4 Randles Farm Interchange
Layout and signage
|
St Helens Bootle A580 |
(A580) | 
|
(A580) B5194 |
Knowsley Industrial Estates A580 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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