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M4 Eastbound Between J12 and J11 Closed for Emergency Resurfacing After Oil Spill

Traffic is being diverted through Reading as crews repair the contaminated carriageway following an overnight collision.

Overview

  • National Highways implemented a full eastbound closure between Theale (J12) and Three Mile Cross (J11) after an oil spillage from a crash just after 8pm.
  • Emergency services attended the collision and a casualty was taken away by ambulance, with no further details released on their condition.
  • Drivers are being directed off at J12 and through Reading via the A4, A4155, Rose Kiln Lane and the A33 to rejoin at J11.
  • Local roads in Reading are heavily congested and motorists face long delays, with queuing traffic reported on the M4 and through the diversion route.
  • GB News and AA reports indicate the road briefly reopened before lanes three and four were shut again for repairs, and delays are expected to continue.