M61 Southbound Crash: Major Delays, Two Lanes Blocked

0:00On April 3rd, a serious crash shut down the M61 Southbound in Greater Manchester between Junction 4, near Bolton, and Junction 2 at the Eastlands. Road, police are on scene, and National Highways called it a major incident reported right around 3.12 a.m. on April 3rd. The whole stretch was closed for more than 3 hours straight. One lane reopened about 6.25 a.m., but two lanes stayed blocked for recovery work. Southbound traffic got the green light an hour or so earlier, easing some of the backup. Drivers caught in the mess-faced delays, though folks say traffic is coping well overall with the diversion route in place. No word yet on injuries, but the focus is clearing the wreckage safely. Highways crews are still grinding through the cleanup, keeping those two lanes shut while they handle the serious damage from the smash. Keep an eye on updates as they roll in, and plan your route smart to dodge this headache.