Route
Junction number
5
Markerpost
11 km
Name
Hunger Hill Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A58
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M61 J5 Hunger Hill Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Westhoughton Hindley Wigan A58 |
A58 | 
|
A58 |
Westhoughton Hindley Deane A58 |
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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