Route
Junction number
2
Markerpost
4.0 km
Name
Gilda Brook Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A576
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M602 J2 Gilda Brook Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Eccles Hope Hospital Trafford Park A576 |
A576 | 
|
A576 |
Eccles Hope Hospital Trafford Park A576 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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