M56 Traffic

M56 Junction 3

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M56 Junction 3A: Princess Parkway, Northenden

At Junction 3A of the M56 the A5103 and the A560 both touch the junction, with Princess Parkway and Altrincham Road nearby. Northenden is one of the places right beside it, along with Benchill and Sharston, and Wythenshawe lies a little over a mile to the south.

Wythenshawe Hospital is about a mile south-west, Spire Manchester Hospital about two miles north and East Didsbury station about two miles east.

Junction 3 is roughly half a mile away; Junction 4 is about a mile off.

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Around M56 Junction 3A: Towns and Places on the Map

Map of the area within about 5 miles of M56 Junction 3A, showing the towns, villages, roads and places to visit
The area within about 5 miles of M56 Junction 3A. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Map drawing © Corporate Ace Limited.
Places on the Map Near M56 Junction 3A
PlaceWhat it isFrom the junction
Wythenshawe HospitalHospitalAbout 1 mile south-west
Brookway Retail ParkShoppingAbout 1.5 miles west
Spire Manchester HospitalHospitalAbout 2 miles north
East DidsburyRailway stationAbout 2 miles east
Manchester AirportRailway stationAbout 2.5 miles south
Heald GreenRailway stationAbout 2.5 miles south-east
Navigation RoadRailway stationAbout 3 miles west
Mauldeth RoadRailway stationAbout 3.5 miles north-east

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