Greater Manchester Police (GMP) escorted an abnormal load this morning.
Officers were assisted by the motorcycle unit in Bolton, which meant that a closure was in place for a short period.
Once the abnormal load was moved, police then took it on De Havilland Way before joining the M61 southbound.
An abnormal load means that a vehicle exceeds certain dimensions, which means that local authorities or the police may need to be informed if this is the case.
GMP Traffic posted on social media platform X to make motorists aware.
A spokesperson for GMP said: “With assistance from the GMP Motorcycle Unit, they escorted this abnormal load out of Bolton this morning.
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“A big thanks to the public for their patience.
“Before you ask, no we couldn't go at night, due to logistics nationwide.
“Done safely with little disruption.
“At 42m long it will have to go opposing on De Havilland Way before joining the M61 southbound.”
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