Route
Junction number
18
Markerpost
56.5
Name
Simister Island
Terminus
First after break point
Other routes
M60, M66
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M62 J18 Simister Island
Layout and signage
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
Other events
Variable Speed Limits apply
- Variable Speed Limits apply
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