M4 closed today: Major motorway in Berkshire shut in both directions due to damage to a power line pylon
A major motorway in Berkshire is closed both ways due to emergency works.
The M4 in Berkshire is closed in both directions between J10 (A329M/ Wokingham) and J11 (Reading) for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) emergency works following the discovery of structural damage to a power line pylon near the motorway. National Highways adds: “SSEN will be attending to carry out the necessary repairs.
“Due to the extent of the damage the M4 is expected to remain closed in both directions throughout the rush hour period, into the morning of Wednesday 18th February. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.
“Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
Diversion Routes
Traffic travelling westbound is advised to follow the Hollow Square symbol on road signs:
- Leave the M4 at J10 and join the A329(M) towards Reading.
- Leave the A329(M) at the Winnersh Interchange
- At the roundabout, take the third exit on to Wharfedale Road.
- At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the A3290.
- Continue on the A3290 until it becomes the B3270 Lower Earley Way..
- Follow the B3270 to re-join the M4 at J11.
Traffic travelling eastbound is advised to follow the Hollow Circle symbol on road signs:
- Leave M4 at J11 follow the B3270 Lower Earley Way.
- Continue on the B3270 until it becomes the the A3290.
- At the roundabout with the Wharfedale Road take the first exit.
- At the next roundabout take the second exit to join the A329M.
- Follow the A329(M) to rejoin the M4 at J10.