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M4 weekend closure between junctions 8/9 and 10 westbound is going ahead tonight, plus next weeks closures

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).

  • THIS WEEKEND'S FULL CLOSURE: the M4 WESTBOUND carriageway between junctions 8/9 and 10 will be closed from approximately 8pm this evening and will reopen by 6am on Monday 13 July 2020. Traffic will be diverted to the A404M, A4, A3290 and the A329M.
  • Next weekend: the M4 will be closed in both directions between junctions 6 and 8/9 from approximately 8pm on Friday 17 July and reopen by 6am on Monday 20 July 2020 for bridge work. Traffic will be diverted to the A308M, A308, A332 and the A355.
  • There are also the following overnight closures scheduled next week:

  • The M4 eastbound will be closed overnight between junctions 11 (Reading) and 10 (Wokingham) on Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 July 2020. Clearly signed diversions will be in place utilising the B3270, A3290 & A329M.
  • The M4 westbound will be closed overnight between junctions 11 (Reading) and 12 (Theale) on Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 July 2020. Clearly signed diversions will be in place utilising the A33 & the A4.
  • No slip road closures for next week.

    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. The project is continuing but all our work is under careful review in response to the Covid-19 outbreak and safety measures are in place on site to protect workers, their families and the public.

    Posted on 10th July 2020

    by M4 J3 to 12 Communications Team