Warrington has established itself as one of the United Kingdom’s major commercial locations since its designated as a New Town in 1968. The town is situated approximately 18 miles west of Manchester and 20 miles east of Liverpool and occupies a strategic position at the centre of the Northwest motorway network adjacent to the M6, M62 and M56 motorways. Crab Lane is located adjacent to the eastern side of the M6, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Junction 11 of the M62 and 3 miles north of Junction 21 of the M6. Access to Crab Lane is via the A574 which leads directly to the M62 (J11) and Warrington town centre.