M60/ M61 closure to continue overnight after crash damage

National Highways said specialist contractors spent the day treating contamination caused by the spill.

However, the damage was so severe that the affected carriageway must now be resurfaced before it can safely reopen.

The closure at junction 15, where the M60 meets the M61, has led to delays of more than 30 minutes.

The disruption follows a multi-vehicle collision during this morning’s rush hour (June 16).

Greater Manchester Police said the crash appeared to involve five vehicles, although National Highways initially reported that it involved a car and two heavy goods vehicles.

No serious injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.

Drivers have been diverted via the M61, with routes available through junction 4 and the Kearsley Spur.

Earlier updates confirmed that all vehicles involved in the collision had been removed from the carriageway.

One commuter caught up in the disruption told The Bolton News: “I’m sitting in standstill traffic and have been for the past hour.

“Two ambulances have driven past, and all lanes are stationary.

“I hope everyone is okay.”

Motorists are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes while the closure remains in place.

National Highways said the motorway will reopen only after resurfacing work has been completed and inspections have confirmed it is safe for traffic.