Lodge Lane Interchange

Lodge Lane Interchange is a grade separated interchange where the A533 and A5126 join.

The interchange as originally constructed

The junction was originally constructed as a trumpet, with the A533 having priority through the junction, linking the southern and central expressways. The project to construct a new crossing of the Mersey to replace the Silver Jubilee Bridge brought with it changes to the strategic routes through the town. It was decided that rather than joining the M56 at a new Junction 11A, the existing Junction 12 would be modified to serve as an access for the new bridge. It was therefore deemed necessary to demolish the trumpet to cater for increased traffic flows from the Weston Link to the Central Expressway. This was built in 2015-17as a modified grade-separated fork interchange, and the movement from the Weston Link to the Southern Expressway was lost as a result - this movement is now catered for by traffic having to perform a U turn at Halton Lea Junction

Routes

Route	To	Notes
A533	Central & Daresbury & Bridgewater Expressways, Runcorn town centre, Halton Lea Shopping Centre, All other Runcorn traffic, Astmoor, Manor Park, Daresbury Park, Moore Industrial Areas
A533	Southern Expressway, Northwich, Chester, Manchester (M56), Halton General Hospital, Hallwood Park, Beechwood, Palacefields, Palace Fields, Brookvale, Murdishaw, Runcorn East Station, Whitehouse Industrial Areas
A5126	Weston Point Expressway, The BRIDGE, (M62, M57), Widnes A557, Liverpool Airport (A562), Chester, Manchester (M56), Frodsham (A56) Clifton, Weston, Runcorn Station, Ashville, Rocksavage Power Plant & Works, Castner Kellner, Docks, Weston Point, Pilcow Farm Rd Industrial Areas	number not on signs

Links

• Mersey Gateway: All New Junction Layouts - aerials  October 2017 (archive.org)