M61
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From: | Wardley (SD757018) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
To: | Bamber Bridge (SD572269) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance: | 21 miles (33.8 km) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meets: | M6, M65, A666(M), A6, A580 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Link between the M60 near Salford and the M6 near Preston.
Holds the record for the largest number of parallel lanes on a UK motorway at its junction with the M60, although it is unclear how may of those belong to the secretive A666(M).
Junctions
Worsley Braided Interchange (also known as Swinton Interchange)
Main Article: Worsley Braided Interchange
Completed in 1970, the Swinton Interchange was the most complex motorway interchange to open. It features numerous carriageways to that decision points and weaving are reduced to a minimum. An unusual element of the junction is that the M61 mainline branches off to join the A580 - the 'mainline' is actually the unsigned A666(M).
Services
Bolton West services
Main Article: Bolton West services
Bolton West services (originally known as Anderton services) were located between junctions 6 and 8. They were recognised as being possibly the worst MSA on the British motorway network. This situation changed in August 2011 with the completion of the new Rivington services which comprised of a total site rebuild and are operated by EuroGarages.
Streetlighting
Jcts | Lit | Type | Notes | |
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1-3 | Yes | Mix of conventional SOX and SON | Not all links currently lit at night | |
3-9 | No | |||
9-M6 | Yes | Conventional SON | Lighting starts on approach to Blacow Bridge |
Opening Dates
Links
Roads.org.uk
Roads UK