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A vehicle fire between Junction 8 (Chorley) and the M65 junction on the M61 has led to major delays for those heading through that section. The fire has now been cleared but delays of more than ...

Heavy traffic was building on the M61 southbound due to a “lorry fire” near Bamber Bridge. Two out of three lanes were closed between the M6 and junction 9 (Clayton Brook) at approximately 1.45pm ...

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A National Highways north west spokesperson wrote on X: "The M61 northbound between J2 and J3 for the A666 remains closed due to planned overnight roadworks which have overrun their pre-agreed end ...

A vehicle fire was causing long delays for drivers heading north on the M61. The incident happened this afternoon and there were queues back to junction 8 at Chorley. The familiar Bank Holiday traffic ...

The M61 remains closed after a coach erupted into flames on Wednesday evening. The motorway is shut on the northbound carriageway between J1 and J2 for the M60. National Highways confirmed traffic ...

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were called to put out a fire on the M61 on today (Sunday, April 13), which caused delays for drivers.

One commter told The Bolton News at the time: "The roadworks on the M61 spur are continuing, with large numbers of works vehicles in the carriageway and workers progressing with line painting.