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It
is unusual that the A5103 takes priority over the M56. M56 traffic is
shunted down the sliproad onto the Sharston Bypass towards Stockport.
Traffic for Ring Road West must follow the A5103.
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North
of the M56 spur, the A5103 becomes a dual four lane road, originally a
four lane single carriageway. This section can now get tremendously
busy as it links the airport to Manchester, and also is the main route
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An
incorrect sign suggests the left hand lane becomes the M60 - in reality
a lane merges after this sign and that one becomes the M60.
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The speed limit lowers to 40 in the vicinity of the M60.
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Various flyovers take the M60 and its slip roads over the A5103. More flyovers exist today due to the widened motorway.
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The
transition to urban dual carriageway is almost instant. Rumble strips
warn traffic of the first set of traffic lights, and on the left a sign
explains Manchester's many parking regulations.
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The speed limit is enforced by Gatso cameras. For a short distance the road remains as dual three lane.
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The sheer size of the junction with Barlow Moor Road seems to suggest grade seperation was considered but never put into place.
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After the junction, the dual three lane section ends.
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Another set of signals lies in wait for approaching drivers.
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This
older section of dual carriageway has plenty of space in the central
reservation for widening, although it is likely the original intention
was to have trams there.
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Another signalised junction is ahead.
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And another one - this time for the A6010 "intermediate ring road".
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Warnings
of children crossing the road are painted on the road here. This
section was dualled much later than the others, hence the narrow
central reservation.
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There can be frequent congestion here on busy days. Several signalised junctions exist between the M60 and A57(M).
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After the junction at the Royal Brewery the speed limit raises to 40mph.
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The
following section was built as part of the general improvements around
the Mancunian Way, and was often erroneously referred to as the
Princess Road Motorway. It has since been modified following
modernisation of the Hulme area.
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A view towards the A57(M), the wide central reservation again suggests more was planned for this area.
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A view towards the Hulme Arch over the A5103 - a recent improvement to create a 'gateway' to the city.
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Nearing the A57(M), with the Beetham Tower shown under construction - it is now finished.
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