M61 - Road traffic collision

The M61 in Greater Manchester is closed northbound between J9 (M65) and the M6 J30 due to a collision.

All emergency services including Lancashire Police are in attendance.

National Highways traffic officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.

Police investigation is now underway. Due to the nature of the incident the closure is likely to remain in place throughout the morning.

Recovery has arrived on scene. Due to the complexity of the recovery process, it may take some time for the vehicle to be recovered.

• Exit M61 at J9

• Use the left lane to take the slip road onto M65

• Continue on M65

• Exit at junction 1 (Liverpool/M58/Birmingham)

• On the slip road, use the right lane to follow Lancaster/Blackpool/M55

• On the roundabout take the right lane M6N / A6

• Take the exit towards Lancaster M6 / Blackpool (M55) / Bamber Bridge A6

• Stay in the left lane for M6 (North) follow Lancaster M6 / Blackpool (M55)

• At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the M6 slip road to follow Lancaster M6 / Blackpool (M55)

• Join the M6

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed.

Our 24/7 contact center team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.