There is heavy traffic on the M61 this morning due to an earlier accident.
One lane has been closed southbound between junction eight near Chorley to junction six De Havilland Way, Horwich.
This is due to an earlier accident with traffic officers at the scene.
Traffic was stopped completely from around 6.30 to 7am, with this lane closed from around 7.30am, causing heaviy traffic.
The #M61 southbound #J8 (#Chorley #A674 #A6) to #J6 (#BoltonNorth #Horwich #A6027) 1 lane has been closed due to a collision. Traffic Officers are currently at scene, Recovery are on their way to the area to assist.@OfficialTfGM @manctraffic
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) June 23, 2021
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