Minor
Northbound
The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:00 on 22 September 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M61 Northbound Jct 4 to 5 Carriageway Closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 northbound and southbound Jct 4 to Jct 5 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Severe
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 Thu 24 Sep
M61 Southbound Jct 4 carriageway closure between exit and entry slip roads
Overall Scheme Details: M61 southbound J5 to J3 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Fri 25 Sep
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M61 Northbound Jct 4 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 northbound and southbound Jct 4 to Jct 5 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M61 Northbound Jct 5 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 northbound and southbound Jct 4 to Jct 5 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M61 Southbound Jct 9 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 both directions J8 to M61/M6 Interchange - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M61 Southbound to M65 Eastbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 both directions J8 to M61/M6 Interchange - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
M61 southbound jct 4 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 Southbound junction 5 to junction 4 - Carriageway Closure for Horticulture
✅ until 06:00 Thu 24 Sep
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
M61 Southbound Jct 4 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 Southbound junction 5 to junction 4 - Carriageway Closure for Horticulture
✅ until 06:00 Thu 24 Sep
❓ M61 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M61 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 1 set of roadworks running on the M61.
Is the M61 closed tonight?
8 closures are scheduled on the M61 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are M61 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M61 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M61 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.