Route
Junction number
24
Markerpost
89 km
Name
Ainley Top Interchange
Type
Non-standard interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A629
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M62 J24 Ainley Top Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Huddersfield Halifax A629 |
(A629) | 
|
Huddersfield Halifax A629 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- 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.
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