M61 J2 Worsley Braided Interchange (east)

Layout and signage

Bolton
(A666)
      M60







M60
  Ring Road
(M66 Link), Manchester Airport
Leeds, Liverpool
M62 Link
Birmingham (M6 Link)
M60 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 exits and does not return.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 3 is gained from the entry sliproad.

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  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 3 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 continues ahead.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 terminates.

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