M61 Traffic News. Live Roadworks, Accidents and Delays

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Northbound M61 Roadworks and Lane Closures

  • 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 05:00 on 31 March 2027.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:17:58 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J6 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 July 2026 to 06:00 on 15 August 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:28:33 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 6 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 July 2026 to 18 July 2026. 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. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:27:37 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 05:00 on 31 March 2027.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:18:14 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 05:00 on 31 March 2027.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 20:00 and 06:00 from 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • 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. Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 July 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Salford District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • link 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 : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 July 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 J4 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . 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 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 July 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J4 and J5 . 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 8 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 July 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 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 7 September 2026 to 12 September 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 September 2026 to 19 September 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 21 September 2026 to 26 September 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J2 and J3 for A666 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 from A580 to A666 and A666 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 July 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound within J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 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 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 J4 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J4 . 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 8 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and J6 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 July 2026 to 06:00 on 26 September 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 : 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 27 June 2026 to 29 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 28 June 2026 to 05:00 on 29 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J9 and M6 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junction J8 and the M6 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 1 July 2026 to 06:00 on 27 August 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J9 and M6 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 1 July 2026 to 16:00 on 1 July 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J9 and M6 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6 . 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 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 J9 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 9 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 13 July 2026 to 16 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2026 to 25 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 27 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 July 2026 to 16 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2026 to 25 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT

Southbound M61 Closures and Roadworks

  • 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 05:00 on 31 March 2027.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:05:01 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 25 June 2026 to 27 June 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 June 2026 to 4 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 July 2026 to 18 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:23:51 GMT
  • M61 J6 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 June 2026 to 06:00 on 30 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:23:51 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 June 2026 to 06:00 on 18 July 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:23:51 GMT
  • M61 J6 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 June 2026 to 06:00 on 30 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:23:51 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 June 2026 to 06:00 on 30 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:23:50 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 05:00 on 31 March 2027.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 28 June 2026 to 05:00 on 29 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 05:00 on 31 March 2027.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 28 June 2026 to 30 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound within J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 2 July 2026 to 06:00 on 7 October 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 29 June 2026 to 17:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 July 2026 to 06:00 on 21 July 2026. Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 July 2026 to 06:00 on 24 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between M6 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 2 July 2026 to 16:00 on 2 July 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2026 to 06:00 on 25 July 2026. Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 July 2026 to 06:00 on 28 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound within J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 8 July 2026 to 06:00 on 9 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 16 July 2026 to 18 July 2026. Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 July 2026 to 06:00 on 21 July 2026. Schedule : From 22:00 on 27 August 2026 to 06:00 on 28 August 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 July 2026 to 06:00 on 29 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound within J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2026 to 25 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound at the Rivington Services slip road between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at Rivington Services. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 July 2026 to 06:00 on 21 July 2026. Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 July 2026 to 06:00 on 24 July 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between M6 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 2 July 2026 to 16:00 on 2 July 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound at the Rivington Services slip road between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at Rivington Services. Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:01 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 29 July 2026.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 22:00 on 8 July 2026 to 06:00 on 9 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 16 July 2026 to 18 July 2026. Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 July 2026 to 06:00 on 21 July 2026. Schedule : From 22:00 on 27 August 2026 to 06:00 on 28 August 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound at the Rivington Services slip road between J8 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
    Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at Rivington Services. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 20 July 2026 to 06:00 on 21 July 2026. Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 July 2026 to 06:00 on 24 July 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Lancashire Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • link road from M61 southbound for M60 J14 within M61 J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J4 and J2 from M61 to A580. Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 June 2026 to 06:00 on 25 July 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound within J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 25 June 2026 to 05:00 on 26 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2026 to 25 July 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 J6 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 25 June 2026 to 05:00 on 26 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2026 to 25 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 4 August 2026 to 8 August 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound entry from A666 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound entry slip 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 25 June 2026 to 27 June 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 July 2026 to 9 July 2026. Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 July 2026 to 06:00 on 14 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 August 2026 to 8 August 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 21:00 and 06:00 from 25 June 2026 to 27 June 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 July 2026 to 9 July 2026. Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 July 2026 to 06:00 on 14 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 August 2026 to 8 August 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 21:00 and 06:00 from 25 June 2026 to 27 June 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 July 2026 to 9 July 2026. Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 July 2026 to 06:00 on 14 July 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 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 is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 August 2026 to 06:00 on 8 August 2026.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 05:00 on 27 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT
  • M61 southbound between J3 and J2 from M61 | Southbound | Road Works | Bolton District
    Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J3 and J2 from M61 to A580. Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 11 July 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2026 to 25 July 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Bolton District Live Traffic News
    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:53:43 GMT

M61 Motorway Traffic Flow Map

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

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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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