Route
Junction number
9
Markerpost
15 km
Name
Lostock Circle
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A5081, B5158
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M60 J9 Lostock Circle
Layout and signage
|
Trafford Park Trafford Centre A5081 |
A5081 | 
|
B5158 |
Trafford Park A5081 Urmston |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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