Reminder: M4 to close 30 November to 4 December between 21:30 and 06:00

Monday, 30 November 2015

Staff are reminded that the M4 will close from 30 November to 4 December between 21:30 and 06:00, subject to weather and traffic conditions. The closure forms part of the construction of the Shinfield Eastern Relief Road currently being built by the University in conjunction with the Thames Valley Science Park.

The following diversion routes are in place:

Eastbound traffic

Exit the M4 at junction 11, travel along the B3270 to Black Boy roundabout.  Continue straight ahead on the B3270 (Lower Earley Way) to the Showcase roundabout. Take the 2nd exit (straight ahead) onto the A3290, then join the A329(M) and re-join the M4 eastbound at junction 10.

Westbound traffic

Exit the M4 at junction 10, travel along the A329(M) towards Reading, then join the A3290 towards the Showcase roundabout.  At the Showcase roundabout take the 2nd exit (straight ahead) and continue on the B3270 (Lower Earley Way). Travel along the B3270 and at Black Boy roundabout continue straight ahead to re-join the M4 at junction 11.

The Shinfield Eastern Relief Road is being constructed by HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction on behalf of the University. The Eastern Relief Road will be a single carriageway road running eastwards in an arc from a new bridge over the M4. It will head north towards a new roundabout allowing access to the future Thames Valley Science Park. 

During the closure period, the public are invited to view the placement of 12 43m long weathering steel beams that will be lifted onto the recently completed bridge over the M4. The construction will take place from 22:00 on 30 Nov, 1 Dec and 2 Dec. A viewing platform has been installed just off Blackboy roundabout on Lower Earley Way. Please note that parking is not available on site. 

Please contact Will Broadway for more information.