Route
Junction number
8
Markerpost
13 km
Name
Carrington Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A6144
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M60 J8 Carrington Interchange
Layout and signage
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Carrington A6144 |
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A6144 |
Carrington A6144 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- There is a barrier between lanes.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 5 continues ahead.
- Then further along:
- Lane 1 terminates.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
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