M57 motorway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Looking northwards from the bridge at Knowsley Lane.
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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 10 mi (16 km) | |||
| Existed | 1972–present | |||
| History | Constructed 1972–1974 | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end | Huyton | |||
| North end | Switch Island Aintree |
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Liverpool | |||
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The M57 motorway is a special road in Liverpool, England. It is also known as the Liverpool Outer Ring Road. This road helps traffic go around the northern part of Liverpool. It connects to other major motorways.
The M57 starts near Huyton, connecting with the M62 motorway. It then travels northwards. The road ends at a place called Switch Island near Aintree. Here, it meets the M58 motorway. The M57 is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) long. It was built between 1972 and 1974.
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What is the M57 Motorway?
The M57 is a type of road called a motorway. Motorways are designed for fast travel. They have special rules to keep everyone safe. For example, you can only drive certain types of vehicles on them. There are no traffic lights or roundabouts on the main part of the motorway. This helps traffic flow smoothly.
The M57 acts like a big loop around Liverpool. It helps drivers avoid busy city streets. This makes journeys quicker and easier for people traveling to or from places like Manchester or Southport.
Key Connections
The M57 connects to several important roads. These connections are called junctions. They allow cars to get on and off the motorway.
Junction 1
This is where the M57 starts in the south. It connects to the M62 motorway. The M62 is a very important road. It links Liverpool to cities like Manchester and Leeds. From here, you can also reach Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Other Important Junctions
- Junction 2 connects to the A57 road. This road goes towards Prescot and St. Helens.
- Junction 4 links to the A580 road. This road also goes towards St. Helens and Bootle.
- Junction 6 connects to the A506 road. This road leads to areas like Kirkby and Fazakerley.
Junction 7 (Switch Island)
This is the northern end of the M57. It is a big, busy junction known as Switch Island. Here, the M57 connects to the M58 motorway. The M58 goes towards Skelmersdale and Wigan. You can also reach Southport and the Port of Liverpool from this junction.
Images for kids
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Motorways of the Liverpool City Region. The M57 is shown in blue.
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A view of the M57 looking northwards from a bridge. You can see buildings in Stockbridge Village on the left.
