MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays after a crash near Chorley is causing delays on motorways across Lancashire this morning.
The crash involved two vehicles and happened on the southbound M61, between junctions 9 (Brindle) and 8 (Chorley) at around 4.30am.
#M61 from #J9 (#Brindle) towards #J8 (#Chorley) currently has 1 lane closed due to a collision. Traffic Officers & @LancsRoadPolice are on scene.
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) November 19, 2019
It has been estimated that travel time is around 10 minutes.
One lane remains closed while the other two re-opened at 7.30am.
It is believed there is also a spillage which needs to be treated before the lanes can be re-opened.
The crash is having knock-on effects with congestion at the interchange with the M65 at junction 2 at Clayton Brook and M6 at Bamber Bridge.
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