M61 road closures to be aware of in Bolton from March 11

There are also additional closures happening across the next fortnight so it’s worth checking before you set out on your journey.

The roads will mainly be closed for barriers and structure.

If you are set to be travelling along these areas, it's best to take note of different diversions in place.

Road closures are scheduled on the M61 for March (Image: Getty)

Bolton road closures scheduled for M61 in March 2024

You can find out more about the road closures via the Government website.

From November 20, 2023 at 8pm to March 31, 2024 at 5am

Motorists can expect moderate delays (10-30 minutes) as the M61 will be closed in both directions, junction 4 to junction 7. The lane closure will allow for horticulture (cutting and planting) to take place.

From March 11 at 8pm to March 15 at 5am

Expect slight delays (under 10 minutes) as the M61 northbound will be closed from junction 5 to junction 6. The lane closure is scheduled for drainage on behalf of National Highways.

From March 13 at 8pm to March 14 at 5am

Drivers should expect slight delays (under 10 minutes) as the M61 southbound, J3 to J1 will be closed. The lane closure is for barriers - permanent.

From March 13 at 9pm to March 14 at 6am

Moderate delays of between 10 and 30 minutes should be expected.

The closure concerns the M61 northbound, junction 4 to junction 5 and will be a carriageway closure for carriageway reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

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From March 19 at 9pm to March 21 at 5am

Slight delays of under 10 minutes are expected as the M61 will be closed in both directions, junction 4 to junction 5. The lane closure is for barriers - permanent on behalf of National Highways.

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From March 20 at 8pm to March 21 at 6am

Drivers can expect slight delays (under 10 minutes) as the M61 will be closed in both directions J5 to J5. The lane closure is for structure - maintenance.

From March 23 at 9pm to March 25 at 5am

Slight delays of under 10 minutes are expected as the M61 will close in both directions, junction 6 to junction 8. The lane closure is for barriers - permanent on behalf of National Highways.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.