M65 J1 Bamber Bridge Interchange

Layout and signage

The SOUTH
Liverpool (M58 Link)
Birmingham
M6 Link
  M6
(M58)
    M6   Lancaster
Liverpool (M58 Link)
Birmingham
M6 Link

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 terminates.

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  • Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
  • Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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