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.
Today’s M61 Motorway Congestion Reports
- No Reported Congestion
This website provides live updates on traffic conditions on the M61, including roadworks, accidents, and delays.
Live M61 Accident Updates
- No Reported Accidents
Northbound M61 Roadworks and Lane Closures
M61 northbound within J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 northbound at junction J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 April 2025.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 northbound between J1 and J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District
Location : The M61 northbound between the M60 and junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink road from M60 J15 for A666 within M61 J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 northbound at junction J2 for A666. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 4 May 2025 to 06:00 on 28 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 J5 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 February 2025 to 05:00 on 22 February 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 February 2025 to 26 February 2025. Schedule : From 00:45 on 27 February 2025 to 05:00 on 27 February 2025. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 February 2025 to 05:00 on 28 February 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 2026.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 2026.
M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 2026.
M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 21 February 2025 to 06:00 on 22 February 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 February 2025 to 27 February 2025. Schedule : From 23:00 on 27 February 2025 to 06:00 on 28 February 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 northbound between J2 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Salford District
Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and J4 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 25 February 2025 to 18:00 on 25 February 2025.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMT
Southbound M61 Closures and Roadworks
M61 southbound within J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 February 2025 to 05:00 on 23 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink road from M61 J2 to M60 J14 exit | Southbound | Road Works | Salford District
Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:16 on 18 February 2025 to 06:00 on 19 February 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 21:00 on 24 February 2025 to 05:00 on 25 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 February 2025 to 05:00 on 26 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 21:00 on 24 February 2025 to 05:00 on 25 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 21:00 on 24 February 2025 to 05:00 on 25 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 23:00 and 05:00 from 19 February 2025 to 21 February 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 2026.
M61 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 2026.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 2026.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 southbound within J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 February 2025 to 05:00 on 24 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 J5 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 February 2025 to 05:00 on 24 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 southbound between J2 and J1 | Southbound | Road Works | Salford District
Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J2 and J1 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 May 2025 to 21:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 J5 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 February 2025 to 05:00 on 23 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 J4 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 February 2025 to 05:00 on 23 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 southbound between J5 and J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 19 February 2025 to 17:00 on 7 March 2025.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 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 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 21:03 on 18 February 2025 to 06:00 on 21 February 2025.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 February 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 February 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 southbound between J2 and J1 | Southbound | Road Works | Salford District
Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J2 and J1 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 February 2025. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
M61 Salford District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTM61 southbound within the A666 junction | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
Location : The M61 southbound at junction . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 May 2025 to 21:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMTlink 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 two will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 May 2025 to 21:00 on 19 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M61 Bolton District Live Traffic News
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:18 GMT
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If my friend and I want to go to est manchester donkey sanctuary
The traffic on m60 is free and very busy
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
M61 southbound traffic at a standstill just before J5 atherton/westhoughton exit
Major incident m61 westbound just before junction 8. Motorway is closed.