Route
Junction number
1
Markerpost
0.0 km
Name
Eccles Interchange
Type
Terminus
Terminus at top of exit list
Other routes
M60, M62
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M602 J1 Eccles Interchange
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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