M4 to close 6 January to 8 January between 21:00 and 06:00

Monday, 04 January 2016

M4 to close 6ÔÇô8 January between 21:00 and 06:00

Staff should note that junctions 10 and 11 on the M4 will close from Wednesday 6 January to Friday 8 January between 21:00 and 06:00, subject to weather conditions and M4 traffic flows. The closure is part of the latest phase of construction to the Shinfield Eastern Relief Road, which is currently being built by the University as part of the forthcoming Thames Valley Science Park.

As with previous closures, staff are advised to check their arrangements if planning to travel during this time. The following diversion routes will be 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.

Please contact Will Broadway for more information.