Route
Junction number
2
Markerpost
9 km
Name
Heap Bridge Interchange
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
A58
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M66 J2 Heap Bridge Interchange
Layout and signage
|
Bury Heywood A58 |
A58 | 
|
A58 |
Heywood Bury A58 |
Lane configuration
- Lane 1 exits and does not return.
- Lane 2 continues ahead.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
- Lane 1 is gained from the entry sliproad.
- Lane 2 continues, with option to exit.
- Lane 3 continues ahead.
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