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M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 27th May 2019

M4 junctions 7 at Slough West to 12 at Theale, Berkshire: upgrade to smart motorway

Work to improve journeys by converting the M4 into a smart motorway between Junctions 3 at Hayes to Junction 12 at Theale continues this week. 24 hour narrow lanes and a 50mph speed restriction are in place for sections of this stretch of the M4. Carriageway and slip road closures are planned as follows, all fully closed overnight between approximately 10pm and 5am (traffic management will usually be rolled out from 9pm and taken off by 6am).

We have the following full closure booked for the week commencing 27th May 2019:

  • The M4 eastbound carriageway between junctions 11 (Reading) and 10 (Wokingham) will be closed overnight on Wednesday 29th May. Clearly signed diversions will be in place utilising the B3270, A3290 and the A329M. A contingency booking for this is in place on Thursday 30th May.
  • There are several slip road closures booked as follows:

  • Junction 7 - the eastbound entry and exit slips will be closed overnight on Thursday 30th May.
  • Junction 7 - the westbound exit slip will be closed overnight on Thursday 30th May.
  • Junction 8/9 - the westbound entry slip will be closed overnight on Tuesday 28th May.
  • Junction 8/9 - the eastbound entry slip will be closed overnight on Wednesday 29th May.
  • Junction 12 - the westbound entry and exit slips will be closed overnight on Tuesday 28th May.
  • Junction 12 - the eastbound entry and exit slips will be closed overnight on Wednesday 29th May.
  • Junction 12 - the eastbound entry slip will be closed overnight on Thursday 30th May.
  • **There will be no closures over the bank holiday weekend**

    In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place, but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early. Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

    Posted on 24th May 2019

    by M4 J3 to 12 Communications Team