M61 and M65 delays after lorry overturns on Clayton Brook Interchange roundabout
The closure has been in place since around 1am this morning...
A lorry has overturned on the roundabout at Clayton Brook Interchange, causing delays for the M61 and M65 this morning.
The M61 northbound exit slip road is closed at J9, along with the westbound lane of the M65 at junction 2 on the exit slip road. Due to this closure, travel from the M65 J2 to the M61 northbound is also currently closed.
Traffic is coping well, but reports suggest the roundabout remains partially blocked. Traffic heading eastbound on the M65 should remain unaffected, whether joining the M61 north or south.
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The crash reportedly occurred at around 1am, with emergency services called to the scene. Lancashire Police warned the closure was likely to remain in place for some time.
At 2am, the force said: “We want to update you and let you know that due to a road traffic collision the slip road from J9 of the M61 to J2 of the M65 is currently closed.
“This is at the Clayton Brook Interchange. Due to this closure, travel from the M65 J2 to the M61 northbound is also currently closed.
“Traffic heading eastbound on the M65 should remain unaffected both joining the M61 north or south.
“We anticipate that it will be closed for some time, whilst we assess the situation.
“Diversions will be in place, however we’d recommend looking for an alternative route and avoiding the area.”