M61 J1 Wardley Interchange

Layout and signage

N/A   A580

    A580

  Salford
Manchester City Centre
A580

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 terminates.
  • Lane 2 terminates.

Other events

  • Signs National Speed Limit begins
  • Signs Start of motorway regulations
  • Signs 40mph speed limit begins
  • Signs Traffic signals
  • Signs End of motorway regulations

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