M61 site visitors and M60 site visitors is rising on account of the incident in Bolton.
M61 site visitors (Picture: X)
The M61 has been closed each methods after a person died on the motorway on Friday.
In a press release, a GMP spokesperson mentioned: “We had been referred to as to experiences of a priority for welfare on the M61 at present (Friday 8 Could 2026). Sadly, a person died on the scene.
“There are not any suspicious circumstances surrounding his loss of life. The motorway will likely be closed in each instructions between junction 2 at Linnyshaw and junction 4 at Over Hulton while officers conduct their enquiries.”
3 days in the past17:41 Catherine Mackinlay
All lanes now re-opened
The M61 has reopened northbound between J2 #Linnyshaw and J4 OverHulton.
There are ensuing delays of as much as half-hour, however these are anticipated to ease.
The #M61 in #GreaterManchester has reopened northbound between J2 #Linnyshaw and J4 #OverHulton following an earlier police led incident.
There are ensuing delays of as much as half-hour, although these will start to ease.
Have a secure journey onwards. pic.twitter.com/UhycLE6FHp
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3 days in the past16:47 Catherine Mackinlay
Sever congestion J2 – J4
Site visitors exhibits extreme congestion between J2 – J4.
Site visitors exhibits congestion southbound J2 – J4 (Picture: Site visitors England) 3 days in the past16:03 Catherine Mackinlay
Heavy congestion J3 northbound
Heavy congestion pictured coming off at J3 northbound, M61.
Heavy congestion pictured coming off at J3 northbound. (Picture: Site visitors England) 3 days in the past15:41 Catherine Mackinlay
M60 congestion clockwise
Congestion on the M60 clockwise, affected by closure on the M61.
Congestion on the M60 clockwise (Picture: Site visitors England)
One lane closed and really sluggish site visitors as a result of stalled car on M60 clockwise after J15 M61 J1 (Swinton Interchange).
Delays not helped by the closure on the M61.
M60 clockwise (Picture: AA) 3 days in the past15:23 Catherine Mackinlay
Present congestion between J2-J4 of the M61 Southbound
Present congestion between J2-J4 of the M61 Southbound
Congestion between J2-J4 of the M61 Southbound (Picture: Site visitors England) 3 days in the past15:13 Catherine Mackinlay
Northbound diversion route
Highway customers travelling northbound are suggested to observe the Strong sq. diversion image on highway indicators.
-Depart the M61 northbound at junction 2.
-Observe the A666 Kearsley Spur northbound for two.2 km.
-Depart the A666 Kearsley Spur northbound at A666/A6053 roundabout.
-At A666/A6053 roundabout, take the primary exit on to the A6053 northbound and observe for 0.3 km.
-At A6053 /A5082 junction, flip left on to A5082 westbound and observe for two.9 km.
-At A5082/A6 junction , flip proper onto A6 westbound and observe for two.2 km.
-At A6/Watergate Lane roundabout, take the second exit resulting in M61 and observe for 0.5 km.
-At Watergate Lane/M61 junction 4 roundabout, take the primary exit and re-join the M61 northbound.
The Southbound carriageway between J4 and J2 has reopened, in accordance with Nationwide Highways.
There are delays of as much as half-hour.
The M61 stays closed northbound between J2 Linnyshaw & J4 OverHulton.
The #M61 in #GreaterManchester stays closed northbound between J2 #Linnyshaw & J4 #OverHulton following a police led incident.
The southbound carriageway between J4 and J2 has reopened.
There are delays of as much as half-hour.
Northbound diversion right here: https://t.co/oszhkj4m66 pic.twitter.com/SA58wMHO3Q
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3 days in the past14:48 Antonio Scancariello
Delays of half-hour and three miles of congestion
Here’s a site visitors replace from Nationwide Highways after the police-led incident on the M61.
The #M61 in #GreaterManchester stays closed in each instructions between J2 #Linnyshaw & J4 #OverHulton following a police led incident.
Delays of half-hour and three miles of congestion in each instructions.
Extra information: https://t.co/nzBCufcbTS pic.twitter.com/L74scN2jbF
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3 days in the past14:40 Antonio Scancariello
Man died on M61
Police additionally mentioned “there are not any suspicious circumstances” surrounding the person’s loss of life.
3 days in the past14:39 Antonio Scancariello
Delays additionally reported on M66
Delays are additionally being reported on the M66. Nationwide Highways mentioned lanes 1 (of two) on the M66 in Lancashire is closed between junction 1 on the A56/A680 and A676 Edenfield as a result of a spillage from a broken-down car.
3 days in the past14:34 Antonio Scancariello
Higher Manchester Police spokesperson
A spokesperson for the police mentioned: “We had been referred to as to experiences of a priority for welfare on the M61 at present (Friday 8 Could 2026). Sadly, a person died on the scene.
“There are not any suspicious circumstances surrounding his loss of life. The motorway will likely be closed in each instructions between junction 2 at Linnyshaw and junction 4 at Over Hulton while officers conduct their enquiries.”
3 days in the past14:33 Antonio Scancariello
M61 closed each methods
The M61 is closed each methods between junction 2 at Linnyshaw and junction 4 at Over Hulton.
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