M61 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Length | 22.3694 mi (36.0001 km) | |||
Existed | 1969–present | |||
History | Constructed 1969–1970 | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | Worsley | |||
![]() ![]() J1 → M60 motorway ![]() ![]() J9 → M65 motorway ![]() M6 motorway | ||||
North end | Preston | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United Kingdom | |||
Primary destinations | Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Chorley, Preston, Southport | |||
Road network | ||||
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The M61 is a motorway in North West England. It links Manchester with the M6 and M65 near Preston and Blackburn. It also passes Bolton.[1]