Route
Junction number
M6 J26
Markerpost
28.7 km
Name
Orrell Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Terminus at end of exit list
Other routes
M6, A577
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M58 (M6 J26) Orrell Interchange
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