M61 Closed by Police Following Serious Incident – Traffic Updates
The M61 is shut down due to a serious incident, causing major traffic disruptions in Greater Manchester this morning
M61, Greater Manchester, Bolton, Westhoughton, Police Incident
Bolton: This morning, the M61 has been closed by the police after a serious incident. It happened just before 5 AM, and the southbound lanes are affected.
Traffic is being diverted between junctions 6 for Bolton and 5 for Westhoughton. National Highways shared the news on X, letting everyone know about the closure.
They mentioned that Greater Manchester Police and other emergency services are on the scene. If you’re heading that way, you might want to plan for extra travel time or consider a different route.
Inrix, a travel service, also confirmed the closure and noted that the northbound traffic is being diverted at junction 6. So, it’s a bit of a mess out there.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation develops. If you’re on the road, drive safely and keep an eye on the traffic reports!