A MAJOR motorway has been closed in one direction after a “police-led incident” as drivers are warned of 60-minute delays.
Traffic is piling up on the M61 northbound between J9 (M65) and the M6 J30 in Greater Manchester with four miles of congestion.
Emergency services remain at the scene as traffic officers divert motorists.
A spokesperson for National Highways said: “The M61 in Greater Manchester is closed northbound between J9 (M65) and the M6 J30 due to a police led incident.
“All emergency services including Lancashire Police are in attendance.
“National Highways traffic officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.”
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