Commuters heading home by car in the Bolton and Leigh areas may face big tailbacks this evening.

Delays of up to two hours in rush hour traffic were reported last night and it is likely the same situation could repeat.

Roadworks in Little Hulton, Atherton and Westhoughton are causing the delays.

Further delays are reported today in Atherton, on Bolton Road.

Last night, cars crawled bumper-to-bumper from Bolton town centre along the A58 towards Hunger Hill and the M61.

Delays were reported on the M61 northbound between junctions five and six at 5pm causing traffic to back up on Wigan Road and Deane Road.

Traffic Jam Spots

A579 Bolton Road, Atherton

Both ways partially blocked due to roadworks at Upton Road. Expect delays. Until October 17.

A580 East Lancashire Road, Lately Common

Traffic congestion on A580 East Lancashire Road both ways at A574 Warrington Road (Greyhound Island), congestion to A579 Atherleigh Way and to A572 Chaddock Lane. Roadworks until midnight on October 10.

A58 Bury Road, Bolton

Delays expected due to resurfacing work and temporary traffic lights on A58 Bury Road between Milnthorpe Road and Crompton Way (Tonge Bridge).

A5185 Stott Lane, Weaste

A5185 Stott Lane both ways closed due to resurfacing work between A576 Eccles Old Road and Meadowgate Road. Until December 5.

Hilton Lane, Little Hulton

One lane closed due to roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Hilton Lane both ways between Calder Drive and Parsonage Road. Until December 22.

A5082 Peel Lane, Little Hulton

Peel Lane closed both ways between Madams Wood Road and Quarry Pond Road in order to carry out repairs to the railway bridge.

B5231 Station Road, SwintonB5231 Station Road Westbound closed due to roadworks between A666 Bolton Road / Queensway and Dumbell Street. Until December 22.

A577 Atherton Road, Hindley Gas main work and temporary traffic lights on A577 Atherton Road at Swan Lane. Until November 4.

Swan Lane, Hindley

Closed both ways due to gas main work between A577 Atherton Road and Ashley Road. Diversion: Coupland Road and Atherton Road.

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