Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 17 October 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M61 northbound between junctions J4 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M61 southbound between junctions J5 and J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:00 on 24 October 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M61 southbound between junctions J6 and J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 22 October 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M61 northbound jct 4 entry slip road road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 both directions Jct 4 to Jct 5 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Fri 16 Oct
Severe
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 Sat 17 Oct
M61 Southbound Jct 3 carriageway closure between exit and entry slip road
Overall Scheme Details: M61 Junction 3 - A666 Northbound & Southbound carriageway closure due to maintenance works
✅ until 07:00 Sun 18 Oct
Severe
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 Sat 17 Oct
M61 Northbound Jct 3 carriageway closure between exit and entry slip road
Overall Scheme Details: M61 Junction 3 - A666 Northbound & Southbound carriageway closure due to maintenance works
✅ until 07:00 Sun 18 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M61 southbound to M60 anticlockwise link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M60 both directions J12 to J16 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Fri 16 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 Sat 17 Oct
M61 Southbound to M65 Eastbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 both directions Junction 9 to M6 - lane closure for barriers - permanent on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00 Sun 18 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 Sat 17 Oct
M61 Southbound Jct 9 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M61 both directions Junction 9 to M6 - lane closure for barriers - permanent on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00 Sun 18 Oct
❓ M61 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M61 right now?
No roadworks are currently running on the M61 according to National Highways.
Is the M61 closed tonight?
10 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.