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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M61:

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M61 INFORMATION

Motorway Information

Motorway
M61
Description
Linking Manchester (Worsley) to Bamber Bridge near Preston.
Counties
Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Length
Constructed 1969–1970 
Existed Since
Major junctions 
Completed
Worsley 
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      Traffic M57 North J2

      Resurfacing

      The M57 northbound entry slip at junction J2 (Prescot) will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, between 8 pm and 5 am, from 16 May 2013 to 19 May 2013.

      Reported: 18/05/2013 13:40:03

      Traffic M57

      M62 West J22-J24

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M62 westbound between junctions J24 (Huddersfield) and J22 (Ripponden), there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an incident closing three lanes at junction J22. Normal traffic conditions expected from 2:15 pm.

      Reported: 18/05/2013 13:40:03

      Traffic M62

      M62 East J21-J22

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M62 eastbound between junctions J21 (Milnrow) and J22 (Ripponden), there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an incident closing three lanes at junction J22. Normal traffic conditions expected from 2:15 pm.

      Reported: 18/05/2013 13:40:03

      Traffic M62

      Traffic M62 West J22-J24

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M62 westbound between junctions J24 (Huddersfield) and J22 (Ripponden), there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an incident closing three lanes at junction J22. Normal traffic conditions expected from 2:15 pm.

      Reported: 18/05/2013 13:40:03

      Traffic M62

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      The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Bolton area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.

      Regional Weather Forecast

      Tomorrow's weather (Sunday) in Bolton will be cloudy with light rain with a maximum daytime temperature of 50°f and a nighttime temperature of 40°f (10°c/4°c). Wind will be coming in from the WNW, reaching 10mph. On Monday it'll be sunny intervals , with 6 miles per hour wind from the ESE. Daytime temperatures will reach 52°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 44°f (11°c/7°c).

      Wind from the N will reach mph in Bolton on Tuesday), with cloudy with light rain in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 52°f, and 49°f overnight (11°c/10°c). Wednesday's weather will be sunny intervals in Bolton, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 51°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 39°f (10°c/4°c).

      Bolton
      19 MAY
      MAX 50° (10°c)
      MIN 40° (4°c)
      WIND 10mph (WNW)
      		20 MAY
      MAX 52° (11°c)
      MIN 44° (7°c)
      WIND 6mph (ESE)
      		21 MAY
      MAX 52° (11°c)
      MIN 49° (10°c)
      WIND 11mph (N)
      		22 MAY
      MAX 51° (10°c)
      MIN 39° (4°c)
      WIND 12mph (N)

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      The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.

      100.4 FMSmooth FM (Chorley)
      www.smoothradio.co.uk/
      100.5 FMClassic FM (Belmont)
      www.classicfm.co.uk/
      102.0 FMGalaxy 102 (Manchester)
      www.galaxymanchester.co.uk/
      102.4 FM102.4 Wish FM (Wigan)
      www.wishfm.net/
      102.8 FMChorley FM (Chorley)
      www.chorley.fm/
      103.0 FMKey 103 (Saddleworth)
      www.key103.co.uk/

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