There are no major traffic incidents reported as yet, but there is congestion on the M61 Southbound between junction three (Kearsley Spur) and the M60 Swinto interchange.
There have also been parking problems this morning in Bolton town centre, with the barriers on the Octagon car park malfunctioning. The barriers were open by around 7.30am.
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