Route
Junction number
1
Markerpost
4.5 km
Name
Tarbock Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M62, A5080, A5300
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M57 J1 Tarbock Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
Other events
Start of motorway regulations
End of motorway regulations
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