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M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 9th December 2019

M4 junctions 3 at Hayes 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 (traffic management will usually be rolled out from 9pm and taken off by 6am).

There are overnight carriageway closures booked as follows. There are no slip road closures booked at present.

  • The eastbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 12 (Theale) and 11 (Reading) will be closed overnight on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 December. Diversions will be in place via the A4 and the A33.
  • The westbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 11 (Reading) and 12 (Theale) will be closed overnight on Thursday 12 December. Diversions will be in place via the A33 and the A4.
  • 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 and there is no clash with other closures. 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 6th December 2019

    by M4 J3 to 12 Communications Team