Route
Junction number
12
Markerpost
19.5 km
Name
Eccles Interchange
Type
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
M62, M602
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M60 J12 Eccles Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 exits and does not return.
- Lane 3 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
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