Crash shuts M61 both ways at Clayton Brook / M65 Interchange
The motorway has since reopened...
The M61 has reopened after it was closed in both directions following a crash this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 1.25pm and the motorway was closed both ways at junction 9 (Clayton Brook/M65 Interchange), with drivers advised to seek alternative routes.
Lancashire Police said it was a minor injury collision involving two vehicles. The scene is now clear and all lanes have reopened.
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The crash led to congestion around the Bamber Bridge and Clayton-le-Woods area as drivers were diverted along the A6.
“Just took an hour to get round the roundabout,” said one motorist.
Alternative Routes
Depending on your direction of travel, you can use the following local bypass routes to avoid the closure:
Northbound
Traffic can exit early at Junction 8 (Chorley) and use the A6 northbound to travel toward Preston or to link up with the M65.
Southbound / From the M65
Use the M6 or the A6 southbound via Bamber Bridge to bypass the closed section and rejoin the M61 further down at Junction 8.