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About the M61
Approximate length22.4 miles
RoutePreston – Manchester
Southeastern endA580, Manchester
Northwestern endM6, Preston
Major areasManchester, Bolton, Chorley, Preston
Key connectionsA580, A666(M), M65, M6
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M611 services
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How busy is the M61?
2025 annual average153,012vehicles a day
J2 to J3 · Bolton
14,149 HGVs a day · 9.2% of traffic
Busiest published count location · both directionsM61 route and junction details
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- Connects M65
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