Route
Junction number
None
Markerpost
59 km
Name
Birch Services
Type
Service area only
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
None
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
Service area here
Service area name
Birch
Services operator
Moto
M62 Birch Services
Layout and signage
 Birch
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Birch
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Lane configuration
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 4 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
- 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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