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There were long delays earlier after a crash on the M61 northbound.
The North West Ambulance Service said that a rapid response vehicle was sent to the crash between junctions three and four after receiving a callout.
Traffic stretched back while they cleared the scene.
There were no reported injuries.
Further traffic information can be found at highwaysengland.co.uk.
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