M61 Traffic News: Live Updates, Roadworks, Accidents, and Delays

The M61 is a major motorway in the North West of England. It connects Manchester, Bolton, Preston, and Chorley. Traffic on the M61 can be heavy, especially during rush hour. This website provides live updates on traffic conditions on the M61, including roadworks, accidents, and delays. This information can help you plan your journey and avoid traffic.

The M61 is a major motorway in the North West of England. It connects Manchester, Bolton, Preston, and Chorley. The M61 is a vital transport link for the region, carrying around 150,000 vehicles per day. The motorway is also a major economic driver for the region, helping to connect businesses and create jobs.

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Live M61 Accident Updates

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Northbound M61 Roadworks and Delays

  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J4 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:40 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J1 and J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 northbound between the M60 and junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 23:59 and 06:00 from 13 December 2023 to 16 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:17:38 GMT
  • link road from M60 J15 anti-clockwise to M61 J1 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J1 from M60 anti-clockwise. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 23:59 and 06:00 from 13 December 2023 to 16 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:17:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:08:38 GMT
  • M61 J8 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J4 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 18 December 2023 to 20 December 2023. Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 January 2024 to 05:00 on 17 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J9 and M6 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2024.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J1 and J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 northbound between the M60 and junction J2 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 4 December 2023 to 06:00 on 8 December 2023.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J1 and J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 northbound between the M60 and junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 23:00 and 06:00 from 4 December 2023 to 6 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 7 December 2023 to 06:00 on 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • link road from M60 J15 clockwise to M61 J1 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J1 from M60 clockwise. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 23:00 and 06:00 from 4 December 2023 to 6 December 2023. Schedule : From 23:00 on 7 December 2023 to 06:00 on 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 07:00 on 4 December 2023 to 17:00 on 7 December 2023.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound at the Rivington Services slip road between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound exit slip at Rivington Services. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound at the Rivington Services slip road between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at Rivington Services. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound within J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J5 and J8 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound within J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J6 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:00 from 4 January 2024 to 5 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 January 2024 to 18 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2024 to 06:00 on 30 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 December 2023.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J5 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 11 December 2023 to 17 December 2023. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 18 December 2023 to 20 December 2023. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 8 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 January 2024 to 17 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • link road from A580 to M61 northbound at J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J2 from A580. Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2024.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2024.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:01 on 29 November 2023 to 05:00 on 17 January 2024.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:01:39 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:03 on 29 November 2023 to 06:00 on 30 January 2024.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:03:28 GMT

Southbound M61 Delays and Roadworks

  • M61 southbound between M6 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 23:01 on 1 December 2023 to 06:00 on 5 December 2023.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:10 GMT
  • M61 southbound between M6 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:10 GMT
  • M61 southbound between M6 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:10 GMT
  • link road from M61 J1 to M60 J15 clockwise | Southbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 slip road to the M60 eastbound . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:57:32 GMT
  • link road from A666 for M60 J15 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound at junction J2 from A666 to M60. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:09:48 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J2 and J1 | Southbound | Road Works | Salford District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J2 and J1 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
    M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:09:48 GMT
  • link road from M61 southbound for M60 J15 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound at junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:09:47 GMT
  • M61 southbound between M6 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2024.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:29:16 GMT
  • M61 J9 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:00 from 25 January 2024 to 26 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 January 2024 to 2 February 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:00 from 19 February 2024 to 20 February 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J9 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:30 on 26 January 2024 to 15:00 on 26 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J9 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:30 on 26 January 2024 to 15:00 on 26 January 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:30 on 29 January 2024 to 15:00 on 29 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 22 February 2024 to 24 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 February 2024 to 2 March 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 March 2024 to 9 March 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:30 on 26 January 2024 to 15:00 on 26 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 February 2024 to 10 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 12 February 2024 to 17 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 19 February 2024 to 23 February 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J9 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J9 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 February 2024 to 05:00 on 3 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 February 2024 to 9 February 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound entry from A666 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 December 2023 to 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound within the A666 junction | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound at junction . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 December 2023 to 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between A666 and J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions and J2 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 December 2023.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between A666 and J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions A666 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 December 2023 to 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 December 2023 to 05:00 on 5 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J9 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • link road from M61 southbound for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580. Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2024.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J5 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 January 2024 to 19 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 22 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 29 January 2024 to 3 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 5 February 2024 to 10 February 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J3 and J2 from M61 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2024.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 December 2023.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J5 and J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 8 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 January 2024 to 20 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 22 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 29 January 2024 to 3 February 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J5 and J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2023 to 05:00 on 20 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • link road from M61 southbound for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 05:00 on 4 December 2023 to 05:00 on 5 December 2023.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J3 and J2 from M61 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 05:00 on 4 December 2023 to 05:00 on 5 December 2023.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound within J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:30 on 25 January 2024 to 15:00 on 25 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J5 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 January 2024 to 19 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 22 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 29 January 2024 to 3 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 5 February 2024 to 10 February 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 J5 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2023 to 05:00 on 13 December 2023. Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2023 to 05:00 on 20 December 2023. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 8 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J5 and J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J4 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2023 to 05:00 on 10 February 2024.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J9 and J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 09:30 on 29 November 2023 to 05:00 on 9 March 2024.
    M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • link road from M61 southbound for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 05:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J3 and J2 from M61 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District

    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 05:00 on 5 December 2023 to 05:00 on 6 December 2023.
    M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT

M61 Motorway Traffic Flow Map

Live traffic flow information. Avoid travel congestion and plan a smarter route.

The M61 was built in the 1960s and 1970s. The first section of the motorway opened in 1969, and the final section opened in 1975. The M61 was originally built as a two-lane motorway, but it was upgraded to a three-lane motorway in the 1990s.

The M61 is a busy motorway, and it can be subject to traffic congestion, especially during peak hours. There are a number of factors that can contribute to traffic congestion on the M61, including:

If you are planning to travel on the M61, it is important to check the traffic conditions before you set off. You can do this by visiting the National Highways website or by listening to local radio stations.

The M61 is a vital transport link for the North West of England. It is important to be aware of the potential for traffic congestion on the motorway, and to plan your journey accordingly.

Traffic delay information supplied by UK Traffic Delays. The latest traffic reports, roadworks and travel news for the M61 motorway in North West England.

Our M61 motorway travel news is as up to date as possible but please do always check with local radio news sources and always allow plenty of time for your journey. Updated every 5 minutes 24 hours a day.

UK Traffic Delays is a reliable source of updated travel information, obtained under licence from official data providers. London travel information is used under license from TfL: Powered by TfL Open Data.

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5 thoughts on “M61 Traffic News: Live Updates, Roadworks, Accidents, and Delays”

  1. Hi,

    States for M61 motorway “No Reported Congestion” well I am stuck in standstill traffic for over 90 minutes and still counting.

    Please update!

    Thanks

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