Two lanes closed on the M61 Southbound between junctions 4 and 3 due to a substantial hydraulic fluid spillage after a collision. Drivers face 30-minute queues.
A 'substantial' spillage following a collision is causing long delays on the M61 this morning. Emergency crews are at the scene on the southbound carriageway between J4 for Westhoughton and J3 for Kearsley. Two lanes have been closed following the crash while emergency resurfacing works take place. National Highways North West said the works are scheduled to take place 'later today'. Drivers are now facing 30-minute queues with congestion back to near J6 for Middlebrook.
Further details about the collision are yet to be confirmed. Updates will be posted in this blog when they are available.
M61 SPILLAGE DELAY CLOSED TRAFFIC
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