M58 (M6 J26) Orrell Interchange

Layout and signage

N/A   M6






    M6






  The NORTH WEST
Preston
M6 Link
The SOUTH
Manchester
Warrington
M6 Link
Wigan
(A577)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 splits to create a new lane.

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Lane 3 terminates.

Other events

  • Signs Traffic signals

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