M61 Traffic News. Live Roadworks, Accidents and Delays

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Northbound M61 Roadworks and Lane Closures

  • link road from A580 to M61 northbound at J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District
    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J1 from A580. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:13 on 14 April 2026 to 06:00 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:14:46 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. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:05:50 GMT
  • link road from M60 J14 for A666 within M61 J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound at junction J2 from A580 to A666. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:05:50 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J2 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and J4 . Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 18 April 2026 to 17:00 on 18 April 2026.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:04 GMT
  • M61 northbound within the A666 junction | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junction A666 and the A6053 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and J9 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:00 on 13 April 2026 to 06:00 on 15 August 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound within J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 05:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : From 20:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 16:00 on 17 April 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 05:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:30 on 14 April 2026 to 06:00 on 15 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2026 to 18 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 April 2026 to 25 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 April 2026 to 05:00 on 24 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . 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 20 July 2026 to 25 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 3 August 2026 to 8 August 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 10 August 2026 to 15 August 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J2 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 20 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 20:00 and 05:00 from 21 April 2026 to 23 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J2 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 May 2026 to 11 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 May 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 April 2026 to 05:00 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J2 and J3 for A666 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and A666 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound at Rivington Services between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound exit for A666 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 22:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 northbound exit for A666 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 J6 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT

Southbound M61 Closures and Roadworks

  • link road from M61 J2 to M60 J14 exit | Southbound | Road Works | Salford District
    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:05:50 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J4 and J3 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J4 and J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 May 2026 to 11 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J4 and J3 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J5 and J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J4 and J3 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J5 and J3 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 J4 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound at Rivington Services between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:00 on 13 April 2026 to 06:00 on 18 July 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J5 and J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 April 2026 to 05:00 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • link road from A666 for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions and J2 from A666 to A580. Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:00 on 9 April 2026 to 06:00 on 25 April 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J3 and J2 from M61 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J4 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • link road from A666 for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580. Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:01 on 1 April 2026 to 06:00 on 18 April 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound within J3 for A666 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound at Rivington Services between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . 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 May 2026 to 9 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound at Rivington Services between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:30 on 14 April 2026 to 06:00 on 15 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2026 to 18 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 April 2026 to 25 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 25 April 2026. Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:30 on 14 April 2026 to 06:00 on 15 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2026 to 18 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:30 on 14 April 2026 to 06:00 on 15 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2026 to 18 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • link road from M61 southbound for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound at junction J2 from M61 to A580. 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 21 April 2026 to 25 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J3 and J2 from M61 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:30 on 14 April 2026 to 06:00 on 15 April 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2026 to 18 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • link road from A666 for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound at junction J2 from A666 to A580. 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 21 April 2026 to 25 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between A666 and J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • link road from A666 for M60 J15 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions A666 and J2 from A666 to M60. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 21 April 2026 to 25 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J3 and J2 from M61 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J4 and J2 . 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 21 April 2026 to 25 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 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 21 April 2026 to 25 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT

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

  3. Leo

    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

    Reply

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