Route
Junction number
7
Markerpost
16.5 km
Name
Rainhill Stoops Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A57, A570, A557
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M62 J7 Rainhill Stoops Interchange
Layout and signage
|
St Helens A570 Prescot A57 Widnes A557 |
A557 A57 |
|
A57 A570 |
Warrington A57 St Helens A570 Widnes A557 |
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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