M61 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the M61
M61 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M61:
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
Text TRAFFIC M61 to 68899 for live M61 traffic news
Traffic M57 North J2
ResurfacingThe 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 13:40:03Traffic M57
M62 West J22-J24
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 13:40:03Traffic M62
M62 East J21-J22
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 13:40:03Traffic M62
Traffic M62 West J22-J24
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 13:40:03Traffic M62
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Local Petrol Stations

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.
- ViewShell (UK) Ltd (2.4mi away)
Bolton 01204 367910 - ViewShell (UK) Ltd (2.7mi away)
Bolton 01204 372810 - ViewShell (UK) Ltd (2.8mi away)
Bolton 01204 600910 - ViewMaljee Group (2.9mi away)
Bolton 01204 699681 - ViewSafeway Petrol Station (3mi away)
Bolton 01204 591837
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).
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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) |
Local Radio Stations

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 FM | Smooth FM (Chorley) www.smoothradio.co.uk/ |
| 100.5 FM | Classic FM (Belmont) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 102.0 FM | Galaxy 102 (Manchester) www.galaxymanchester.co.uk/ |
| 102.4 FM | 102.4 Wish FM (Wigan) www.wishfm.net/ |
| 102.8 FM | Chorley FM (Chorley) www.chorley.fm/ |
| 103.0 FM | Key 103 (Saddleworth) www.key103.co.uk/ |
Local Police

- ViewLancashire Constabulary (5.7mi away)
Darwen 01254 701777 - ViewGreater Manchester Police (7.1mi away)
Bury 0161-872 5050 - ViewLancashire Constabulary (7.2mi away)
St Thomas Road 01257 269021 - ViewPolice Authority (Greater Manchester) (9mi away)
Swinton 0161-793 3127 - ViewPolice (10.4mi away)
Accrington 01254 382141
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewW & S C Jobson (1.4mi away)
Egerton 01204 306212 - ViewRick's (1.8mi away)
Bolton 01204 457458 - ViewRapid Recoveries (2.2mi away)
Bolton 01204 389944 - ViewH M Recovery Ltd (3.5mi away)
Horwich 01204 669900 - ViewInternational Rescue (4.6mi away)
Westhoughton 01942 815305
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewWILKINSON BROTHERS BOLTON LTD (1.6mi away)
Bolton 01204842005 - ViewHIGHMEADE MOT CENTRE (GB) LIMITED (1.7mi away)
Bolton 01204536666 - ViewREGAL CARRIAGE COMPANY (1.7mi away)
Egerton 01204301385 - ViewVILLAGE MOTORS (1.8mi away)
Bolton 01204308201 - ViewWHITECROFT GARAGE (1.8mi away)
Bolton 01204843568
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