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Delays on M61 due to 'police-led incident' near Bolton this morning
Published 30th Mar 2026, 08:30 GMT
A ‘police-led incident’ is causing delays on the M61 near Bolton this morning.
The motorway is blocked both ways from junction 5 at Westhoughton to junction 4 at Farnworth.
All traffic was reportedly stopped at around 7.35am and emergency services remain at the scene. The A579 St Helens Road is also closed.
National Highways said there are delays of around 40 minutes on approach to the scene.