Police have closed the M61 northbound in Greater Manchester between junctions 2 and 4 due to an incident, causing delays of 10 minutes and 1 mile of congestion, according to National Highways.
Motorway Shut Between Worsley and Over Hulton
The closure affects the northbound carriageway in Salford and Bolton, from junction 2, the Worsley interchange, to junction 4, near Over Hulton. The road was shut in the early hours of Friday morning, October 30.
National Highways, the body that runs English motorways, reported the closure on X at 3:37am on Friday, October 30.
Delays and Congestion Reported
Traffic is building in the area, with current delays of 10 minutes on the approach and 1 mile of congestion, according to National Highways. The incident is described as being led by Greater Manchester Police.
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