Route
Junction number
2
Markerpost
8 km
Name
Forest House Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A57, A58, B5194
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M57 J2 Forest House Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Prescot St Helens A57 |
B5194 A57 |
|
A58 A57 B5199 |
Prescot A57 |
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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