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Final post from this site - M4 smart motorway work closure update for this week
Work to improve journeys by converting the M4 into a smart motorway between Junctions 3 at Hayes and Junction 12 at Theale continues this week. 24 hour narrow lanes and a 50mph speed restriction are in place for most 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 also the following overnight closures scheduled next week:
Slip road closures planned for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 weekend closure between junctions 4b and 5 (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 and Junction 12 at Theale continues this week. 24 hour narrow lanes and a 50mph speed restriction are in place for most 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 also the following overnight closures scheduled next week:
Slip road closures planned for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 weekend closure between junctions 5 and 4b (eastbound) 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 and 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 also the following overnight closures scheduled next week:
Slip road closures planned for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 29 June 2020
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).
Our June news bulletin is out with details of our weekend closures up to the end of September, read it here.....
Please note, there have been slight changes to the next few weekend closures since the bulletin was released:
There are the following overnight closures scheduled next week:
Slip road / junction closures for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 22 June 2020
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).
Our June news bulletin is out with details of our weekend closures up to the end of September, read it here.....
There are the following overnight closures next week:
Slip road / junction closures for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 15 June 2020
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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
Our June news bulletin is out with details of our weekend closures up to the end of September, read it here.....
There are two overnight closures next week:
Slip road closures for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 weekend closure between junctions 6 and 8/9 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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
Our May news bulletin is out, read it here..... the June bulletin will be out next week.
There are a few overnight closures next week:
Slip road closures for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 weekend closure between junctions 6 and 8/9 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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
Our May news bulletin is out, read it here.....
There are a few overnight closures next week:
Slip road closures for next week are as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 25 May 2020
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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
Our May news bulletin is out, read it here.....
No overnight full closures this weekend or next week, just a few slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 weekend closure between junctions 6 and 8/9 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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
Our May news bulletin is out, read it here.....
Just one overnight full closure next week as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 J3-12 smart motorway May 2020 news bulletin
The latest project update is available to read here .
The M4 will be closed in both directions between Junctions 6 and 8/9 this weekend with the closure starting after 8pm on Friday 15 May and finishing by 6am on Monday 18 May 2020. We are using the closure to install new bridge decks at Huntercombe Spur (Junction 7) and Ascot Road bridges.
M4 smart motorway closure this weekend and update for the week commencing 4 May 2020
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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
Our April newsletter , with details of weekend M4 closures is out and can be read here .
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway weekend closure starting tonight and work closure update for the week commencing 27 April 2020
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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
Our April newsletter , with details of weekend M4 closures is out and can be read here .
Just one overnight full closures next week as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 20 April 2020
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 10pm and taken off by 6am).
The Government has announced the results of the smart motorways safety audit. The programme will continue and there is an 18 point plan to improve safety. You can read the full report and a statement from the Secretary of State for Transport here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-announced-to-boost-smart-motorway-safety
Our April newsletter , with details of weekend M4 closures is out and can be read here .
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 13 April 2020
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).
The Government has announced the results of the smart motorways safety audit. The programme will continue and there is an 18 point plan to improve safety. You can read the full report and a statement from the Secretary of State for Transport here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-announced-to-boost-smart-motorway-safety
Our April newsletter , with details of weekend M4 closures is out and can be read here .
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 6 April 2020
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).
The Government has announced the results of the smart motorways safety audit. The programme will continue and there is an 18 point plan to improve safety. You can read the full report and a statement from the Secretary of State for Transport here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-announced-to-boost-smart-motorway-safety
NEXT WEEKEND FULL CLOSURE 24-27 APRIL 2020: The M4 between junctions 6 and 8/9 will be closed in both directions from approximately 8pm Friday 24 April until 6am on Monday 27 April 2020 for the installation of a new bridge deck at Marsh Lane. Traffic will be diverted to the A308M, A308, A332 and the A355. Strategic diversions will also be in place in the wider region using the M25, M3 and M40.
There is only one overnight full closure this 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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 30 March 2020
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).
The Government has announced the results of the smart motorways safety audit. The programme will continue and there is an 18 point plan to improve safety. You can read the full report and a statement from the Secretary of State for Transport here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-announced-to-boost-smart-motorway-safety
Our March newsletter , with a full list of weekend M4 closures for 2020 is out and can be read here .
Full closures next week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 23 March 2020
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).
The Government has announced the results of the smart motorways safety audit. The programme will continue and there is an 18 point plan to improve safety. You can read the full report and a statement from the Secretary of State for Transport here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-announced-to-boost-smart-motorway-safety
Our March newsletter , with a full list of weekend M4 closures for 2020 is out and can be read here .
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 16 March 2019
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).
The Government has announced the results of the smart motorways safety audit. The programme will continue and there is an 18 point plan to improve safety. You can read the full report and a statement from the Secretary of State for Transport here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-announced-to-boost-smart-motorway-safety
M4 PROJECT SURVEY: Highways England and independent watchdog Transport Focus would really value your views. If you have a spare moment, please fill in this short survey. It should take no longer than 10 minutes and can be completed on any device. Please note, your responses will be anonymised, and you will not be contacted as a result of this survey, unless you give your explicit permission. Thank you in advance for your participation: https://populuslive2.online-host.solutions/ASP/P015969/loginO.asp?Study=EI
Our March newsletter , with a full list of weekend M4 closures for 2020 is out and can be read here .
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also extra slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
Government announcement on smart motorway safety
An action plan to ensure smart motorways are as safe as possible has been set out today (12 March 2020) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. Work will focus on getting help to broken down drivers much quicker and making the schemes less confusing. More details and reports here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-announced-to-boost-smart-motorway-safety
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 9 March 2020
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).
We are aware that smart motorways have been in the news recently and were the subject of and episode of BBC's Panorama. Highways England has released a statement in relation to recent commentary which can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smart-motorways-our-current-position
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also extra slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 9 March 2020
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).
We are aware that smart motorways have been in the news recently and were the subject of and episode of BBC's Panorama. Highways England has released a statement in relation to recent commentary which can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smart-motorways-our-current-position
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also extra slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
Have your say on the M4 project with this short survey
The M4 Smart Motorway project began in 2018 – this scheme is looking to upgrade the motorway between junctions 3 and 12. Highways England and independent watchdog Transport Focus would really value your views. If you have a spare moment, please fill in this short survey. It should take no longer than 10 minutes and can be completed on any device. Please note, your responses will be anonymised, and you will not be contacted as a result of this survey, unless you give your explicit permission. Thank you in advance for your participation:
https://populuslive2.online-host.solutions/ASP/P015969/loginO.asp?Study=EI
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 2 March 2020
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).
We are aware that smart motorways have been in the news recently and were the subject of and episode of BBC's Panorama. Highways England has released a statement in relation to recent commentary which can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smart-motorways-our-current-position
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also extra slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 24 February 2020 and weekend closure starting tonight
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).
We are aware that smart motorways have been in the news recently and were the subject of and episode of BBC's Panorama. Highways England has released a statement in relation to recent commentary which can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smart-motorways-our-current-position
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also extra slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 10 February 2019
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).
We are aware that smart motorways have been in the news recently and were the subject of and episode of BBC's Panorama. Highways England has released a statement in relation to recent commentary which can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smart-motorways-our-current-position
Overnight full closures this coming week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 3 February 2020
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).
The January 2020 news bulletin is available here .
We are aware that smart motorways have been in the news recently and were the subject of BBC's Panorama on Monday this week. Highways England has released a statement in relation to recent commentary which can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smart-motorways-our-current-position
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 27 January 2020
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).
The January 2020 news bulletin is available here
Overnight full closures next week are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 Junctions 3 to 12 upgrade to smart motorway - October 2019 news bulletin
Our October bulletin is out, read it here.....
And here's a video of the first demolition of a bridge on the M4 project:
September bulletin: closure of the M4 between Junctions 5 and 6, 27-30 September 2019
The September 2019 bulletin is out and you can read it here . The main news is the full closure of the motorway between junctions 5 and 6 over the weekend of 27-30 September - this is for the demolition of Recreation Ground overbridge near Datchet and Upton Court Park.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 2nd September 2019
M4 junctions 6 at Slough/Windsor 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).
*** UPDATE FOR THIS WEEKEND: The M4 westbound carriageway between junctions 8/9 (Maidenhead) and 10 (Wokingham) will be closed overnight on Saturday 31st August. Clearly signed diversions will be in place utilising the A404M, A4, A3290 and A329M. ***
Please be advised of three upcoming full weekend closures in both directions of the M4 this Autumn. For more details please read the Summer 2019 newsletter :
Full closures booked for the week commencing Monday 2nd September 2019 are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 26th August 2019
M4 junctions 8/9 at Maidenhead to 11 at Reading, 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).
Please be advised of three upcoming full weekend closures in both directions of the M4 this Autumn. More details will be sent out in due course or you can read the Summer 2019 newsletter :
Full closures booked for the week commencing Monday 26th August are as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 19th August 2019
M4 junctions 8/9 at Maidenhead 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).
Please be advised of three upcoming full weekend closures in both directions of the M4 this Autumn. More details will be sent out in due course or you can read the Summer 2019 newsletter :
Full closures booked for the week commencing Monday 19th August are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 12th August 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).
Our Summer 2019 newsletter can be found here. This contains information on the upcoming closures of the M4 taking place over the weekends of 27-30 September 2019 (J5 to 6), 15-18 November 2019 (J6 to 8/9) and 29 November-2 December 2019 (J6 to 8/9).
Full closures booked for the week commencing Monday 12th August are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 5th August 2019
M4 junctions 8/9 at Maidenhead to 11 at Reading, 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).
Our Summer 2019 newsletter can be found here.
Full closures booked for the week commencing Monday 5th August are as follows:
There are also slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
M4 Junctions 3 to 12 smart motorway - Summer 2019 newsletter
Work to deliver 32 miles of new smart motorway started a year ago and activity is now underway all along the route including preparatory work on structures and verges, installation of new technology and construction work on the carriageway. We are making excellent progress on the western section between junctions 8/9 to 12 and have recently started work on the eastern part of the scheme with the first bridge replacements starting in the autumn. From Spring 2022, the completed smart motorway will increase capacity, reduce congestion and deliver more reliable journeys.
Read our Summer 2019 newsletter here.
There are major milestones ahead this Autumn with the start of main work to replace several bridges getting underway. There will be closures of the M4 in late September, and mid and late November to allow for the demolition and construction of bridges between junctions 8/9 and 5 with more to come in 2020 and 2021. Read more about these in the newsletter.
Consultation on the positioning of speed limit signs near Junctions 3 and 4
Highways England is consulting on a proposed amendment to the M4 Motorway (Hillingdon and Hounslow) (Speed Limits) Regulations 2002 No.1651.
The M4 junctions 3 to 12 smart motorway scheme involves the use of variable mandatory speed limits (VMSL) displayed on signals installed on overhead gantries – this will lead to a change in the location where the 60mph speed limit starts (currently shown by a fixed plate sign) between junction 4 and junction 3 eastbound.
VMSL gantries will displace the current 60mph fixed plate signs and a gantry cannot be sited at the current starting point of the 60mph limit due to the terms of the M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016.
An amendment is required for this change and the consultation is related to this amendment only. You can find out more about the proposals in the link below, along with details on how to respond to the consultation.
https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/he/m4-j3-12-sm-statutory-instrument/
Our response to your recent comments
This is the latest response to your comments on the Commonplace site. Please remember, if you have a specific question or concern and would like an individual reply, please email us at:
M4J3to12SmartMotorways@highwaysengland.co.uk
or call the Highways England Customer Contact Centre at 0300 123 5000.
Heavy vehicles using Marsh Lane
We’re sorry to hear about the concerns raised by residents of Marsh Lane. We have contacted the supplier/subcontractor and have requested their drivers are reminded of the courtesy we expect to be given to our neighbours, and the importance of their speeds en route to site. It will be re-iterated that they should travel at a more sedate pace. We have been advised that our vehicles do not park up along Marsh Lane near the A4, however again we have spoken to the supplier and requested this remains the case to ensure we are not blocking any traffic in this area.
Air quality, dust, noise, ecology and wildlife
Dust: we have a duty of care to mitigate dust. We do this by ensuring the materials we are using in the embankments have a moisture content of around 9% for compaction and as the materials dry we always try to dampen down as best we can in both warm and colder weather.
Ecology, wildlife and vegetation clearance: all vegetation removed is in accordance with the works detailed in the Development Consent Order for the M4 smart motorway. Before the project commenced an environmental assessment was carried out which included ecology surveys for protected and invasive species. Pre-site checks are carried out by the ecology team directly before vegetation clearance is started.
Noise: as with any activity (day or night) we try our upmost to reduce disruption as far as is practicable. We will, where possible, ensure mitigation measures are in place so disturbance to our neighbours is kept to a minimum. Please be aware, in the area of Winnersh, Sindlesham, Wokingham and Lower Early, for example, there are a number of projects taking place. Some of these fall under the responsibility of Wokingham Borough Council and more information about their projects can be found at: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/roadworks-and-outdoor-maintenance/major-new-roads/north-wokingham-distributor-road/
Air quality: this is a complex issue that was subject to extensive examination during the DCO process. You can find the details of this issue here at the Planning Inspectorate site , but please get in touch if you have a specific question about your area.
The countdown markers leading to Junction 10 have disappeared
There are three advance signs in position for the exit at junction 10 eastbound, they are black on yellow signs which is the standard for temporary signage within roadwork areas. In addition there are white on blue countdown markers between these signs, these are in place on the verge.
Not enough notice on the motorway signs for closures/diversions
When we have an overnight closure we are required to place advanced signs at slip roads and in the verge in the direction of the closure i.e. between junctions 8/9 and 10. We are also required to include advance diversion signage; the diversion signs would then direct traffic on to the approved primary diversion route.
A great deal of planning goes into our roadworks and closures, and to help you plan your journeys and to keep up to date with road closures in the future, we've included some links below:
You can also sign up to news alerts from this site, and every Friday you will receive a list of planned closures for the following week.
Length of roadworks
Some have asked again why the roadworks are designed in the current format. Safety is the highest priority when planning works. Stopping sight distances, thinking time, reaction time and impact forces all change significantly between 70mph and 50mph. The locations and extent of all speed restrictions are carefully considered during the design and planning of the scheme and implemented for a specific reason.
The length of the roadworks is important for delivering the scheme efficiently and reopening the motorway as soon as possible. Putting in and removing roadworks takes significant time and requires closures of the motorway so moving the layout on a regular basis would be very disruptive. We have passed on comments about the temporary white lines to the traffic management team.
The signage is designed and set out in line with national guidelines, but also to ensure that the road is not ‘cluttered’ with signs that might confuse drivers or obscure other signs. We are responding to concerns about signage and review the approach regularly.
Also, a reminder about what to do if you break down in the roadworks. We offer free recovery to a place of safety during roadworks and a handy guide to what to do can be found here, or in your highway code:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england/about-our-services#free-recovery .
M4 interface with the M25
Several of you have asked again about the plans for junction 4b. The eastbound approach to the M25 currently consists of 4 lanes, just one of which leads to the exit to the M25 and is prone to congestion. The completed smart motorway will become a 5-lane road on the eastbound approach to the M25 at junction 4b. Lane 1 will lead to the M25 northbound, lane 2 will lead to the M25 southbound, while lanes 3, 4 and 5 will continue towards London. See the image below for the new layout.
Use of the A4 as a diversion route
Some of the activities for the smart motorway upgrade require us to close the M4 between junction 11 and junction 12. Due to traffic volumes we are not able to close carriageways during the day so certain activities have to take place at night. When we do close the M4 at night between junctions 11 and junction 12 we use the strategic diversion route via the A4 and A33 which has been in place since the M4 was built and has been authorised for use by the Local Authority. Only vehicles legally allowed to use those A roads (usually vehicles up to and including 44 tonnes) are diverted onto the network. Generally any vehicles over this size would be classified as an abnormal load and are required to give notice of their movements to the relevant authorities. These would then be restricted from moving on the nights the motorway was planned to be closed.
In order to close the carriageway there are a number specific restrictions we have to comply with. One of these restrictions relates to traffic volumes, only when the traffic flow for the carriageway to be closed drops below a count which is suitable for the capacity to run in single lane will the motorway be closed, this is usually between the hours of 21:30 and 06:00. We would also only ever close one carriageway at a time unless there were special requirements like a bridge demolition which affected both carriageways simultaneously. This to date has not taken place although it will be required at some point. For reference, we are working round the clock whilst keeping three lanes of traffic open in each direction during day time running. We are doing our upmost to keep our closures to a minimum which will lessen the impact on the A4.
M4 smart motorway work closure update for the week commencing 17th June 2019 and June 2019 news bulletin
M4 junctions 7 at Slough West to 12 at Theale, Berkshire: upgrade to smart motorway
You can read the June 2019 news bulletin here.
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).
Full closures booked for the week commencing Monday 17th June are as follows:
There are also several slip road closures booked as follows:
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.
Our response to your recent comments
This is the second of our responses to your comments on the Commonplace site. Also, our latest monthly news bulletin for May is out and can be found here.
The issues you have raised recently fall into four main themes:
Timetable of the project
We are constantly reviewing the programme to ensure that our delivery of the project is as efficient and effective as possible, and remains on time and on budget. This may mean that certain works will be brought forward and traffic management is extended ahead of schedule. The aim is to reopen sections of the completed smart motorway as soon as possible. Keep an eye on our websites for updates on the overall programme in due course.
We have begun enabling works at various sections of the motorway route including at the structures and we always endeavour to minimise disruption as much as possible. The key thing is that the roadworks will be set out with three narrow lanes always open at peak times (this means daytime, except for some weekend closures during the project), a 50mph speed limit, and free recovery if you break down in the construction area.
Purpose, aims and safety of smart motorways
The starting point for smart motorways is that many of England’s most important roads are heavily congested and this includes the M4 Junctions 3 to 12, which links London to Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead and Reading – the Thames Valley economic area which hosts major tourist attractions such as Legoland and Windsor Castle. By reducing congestion and increasing capacity smart motorways support economic growth.
The conversion of the hard shoulder is crucial to providing extra capacity on the road along with the supporting technology such as signs and signals, CCTV, emergency areas for breakdowns and Red X signs to close lanes in the event of an incident.
Smart motorways are developed almost wholly within the existing highway boundary and therefore have a lower environmental impact than traditional widening schemes.
Our research shows that the latest generation of smart motorways are performing well in line with expectations. Data released last year for the M25 J5-7 and J23-27 All Lane Running (ALR) schemes show that capacity has been successfully increased and they are meeting or exceeding their safety objectives. Across the two schemes the casualty rate reduced by 27%. The overwhelming majority of drivers are complying with the Red X. These smart motorways have also successfully reduced the stop-start congestion that smart motorways were designed to tackle. We are confident that this will be replicated on the M4 J3-12.
Roadworks issues
Some have asked again why the roadworks are designed in the current format. Safety is the highest priority when planning works. Stopping sight distances, thinking time, reaction time and impact forces all change significantly between 70mph and 50mph. The locations and extent of all speed restrictions are carefully considered during the design and planning of the scheme and implemented for a specific reason.
The length of the roadworks is important for delivering the scheme efficiently and reopening the motorway as soon as possible. Putting in and removing roadworks takes significant time and requires closures of the motorway so moving the layout on a regular basis would be very disruptive. We have passed on comments about the temporary white lines to the traffic management team who will investigate this issue.
The signage is designed and set out in line with national guidelines, but also to ensure that the road is not ‘cluttered’ with signs that might confuse drivers or obscure other signs. We are responding to concerns about signage and review the approach regularly.
Also, a reminder about what to do if you break down in the roadworks. We offer free recovery to a place of safety during roadworks and a handy guide to what to do can be found here, or in your highway code:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england/about-our-services#free-recovery .
M4 interface with the M25
Several of you have asked about the plans for junction 4b. The eastbound approach to the M25 currently consists of 4 lanes, just one of which leads to the exit to the M25 and is prone to congestion. The completed smart motorway will become a 5-lane road on the eastbound approach to the M25 at junction 4b. Lane 1 will lead to the M25 northbound, lane 2 will lead to the M25 southbound, while lanes 3, 4 and 5 will continue towards London. See the image below for the new layout, which you can also see in the video below.
Our response to your recent comments
There has been quite a bit of activity on the Commonplace site and we have responded to some of the comments residents and road users have raised with us in the article below. Also, our latest monthly news bulletin is out and can be found here.
The issues you have raised fall into five main themes:
RoadworksThe design and extent of the traffic management layout has had mixed views with some suggesting that the new layout and restricted speed has improved journeys along the M4 by smoothing the flow of traffic at peak times.
Some have asked why the roadworks are designed in the current format. Safety is the highest priority when planning works. Stopping sight distances, thinking time, reaction time and impact forces all change significantly between 70mph and 50mph. The locations and extent of all speed restrictions are carefully considered during the design and planning of the scheme and implemented for a specific reason.
Some have asked about what to do if you break down in the roadworks. We offer free recovery to a place of safety during roadworks and a handy guide to what to do can be found here, or in your highway code: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england/about-our-services#free-recovery .
For questions about the A329M, any work taking place is generally the responsibility of the Highways England Area 3 operations and maintenance team (contact info@highwaysengland.co.uk for more information) or Wokingham Borough Council. There are however 50 mph speed restrictions in place on the A329M as you approach the M4 to ensure people merge into the roadworks on the M4 at a sensible speed.
Some of you mentioned that signs were out of place or missing in early March – this was due to a few days of high winds that unfortunately took us a little while to resolve and get everything back in order.
Timetable of the projectThe overall end date for the whole scheme is Spring 2022, however there are changes currently taking place to the programme and we will be updating the websites in due course. There is a variety of work taking place up and down the route and we are continuously reviewing our work programme to ensure we can deliver the project as efficiently and effectively as possible. This includes extending traffic management to different sections of the route between to allow for enabling work and the installation of technology at different locations to better prepare for the start of main work. The programme is of course subject to change throughout the scheme.
Noise from works at nightNight work is unavoidable due to the requirement to keep 3 narrow lanes open through our roadworks during the day. When we have overnight works, we do try our upmost to reduce noise as far as is practicable and ensure disturbances to our neighbours is kept to a minimum. We will continue to do this for our planned overnight activities and ensure, where possible, mitigation measures are in place. Our community relations team also writes out to local residents near the motorway when noisy works are coming up. If you live in a brand new estate near the M4 this might not have been considered as part of the M4 Development Consent Order granted in 2016. We recommend asking the housebuilder and the local authority what noise mitigation measures are included in the planning conditions attached to the permission for the development.
Safety of smart motorwaysOur research shows that the latest generation of smart motorways are performing well in line with expectations. Data released last year for the M25 J5-7 and J23-27 All Lane Running (ALR) schemes show that capacity has been successfully increased and they are meeting or exceeding their safety objectives. Across the two schemes the casualty rate reduced by 27%. The overwhelming majority of drivers are complying with the Red X signals which are used to shut off lanes in the event of an incident. These smart motorways have also successfully reduced the stop-start congestion that smart motorways were designed to tackle. We are confident that this will be replicated on the M4 J3-12.
Activity at our compoundsWe have made changes to certain work based on your feedback. Our local compounds have been reduced in size and number thanks to the large compound and office site near J10 but we still have a local presence and aim to good neighbours. We have responded to concerns about noise and light pollution at our local compounds and have made changes where possible. If have any questions or issues about our works near you home, please do get in touch.
Public Information Exhibitions Spring 2019
You can find out more about the plans for Junctions 3 to 12 at our upcoming exhibitions. Highways England and the design and construction teams will be available to discuss the scheme and answer your questions.
We started construction between junctions 8/9 and 10 in July 2018 and subsequently began enabling work on four bridges between junctions 8/9 and 7. The more complex section of the scheme, progressing east from junctions 8/9 towards junction 3, will commence in stages from May 2019. This section includes significant structures work, including the replacement of 11 bridges.
Our summary leaflet with the latest information on the project is available here: M4 J8/9 to 3: Upgrade to smart motorway.
The exhibitions are focused on works between junctions 8/9 to 3 and will take place at:
All venues are fully accessible and have parking available. We will also be holding pop-up exhibitions at shopping centres, supermarkets, business parks, and major employment locations throughout Spring and Summer 2019. Details of these will be posted here in due course.