M4 Chaos: Berkshire Motorway Shut Both Ways After Major Incident – Complete Diversions in Place

Chaos on the M4: Berkshire Motorway Shut Both Ways After Serious Incident

The M4 motorway in Berkshire is completely closed in both directions following a major incident late last night. The closure has sparked severe delays and disruption for countless drivers.

Incident Sparks Immediate Lockdown Between Junctions 14 and 15

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.46pm after a serious incident forced authorities to shut the M4 between Junction 15 (Swindon) and Junction 14 (Hungerford). The incident is still under investigation, with police and emergency teams working swiftly to manage the fallout.

National Highways have deployed traffic management teams to help divert vehicles and ease congestion on surrounding routes.

The road is expected to remain closed throughout the night as officials work tirelessly to investigate and clear the scene.

Diversions in Place – Follow These Routes to Avoid the Gridlock

Eastbound Drivers:

1. Exit M4 at Junction 15.
2. Take first exit at roundabout onto A419.
3. At next roundabout, take fourth exit onto B4192 towards Aldbourne.
4. Continue for 13 miles via Aldbourne, avoiding Hungerford town centre.
5. Turn left at B4192 and Charnham Park junction, heading to the A4 roundabout.
6. Take first exit, go through next roundabout to join A338.
7. Follow A338 for 3 miles to rejoin eastbound M4 at Junction 14.

Westbound Drivers:

1. Exit M4 at Junction 14.
2. At roundabout, take first exit onto A338.
3. Follow A338 for 3 miles.
4. At A4 mini-roundabout, turn right onto A4 heading towards Hungerford, bypassing town centre.
5. At next roundabout, take second exit into Charnham Park.
6. Turn right onto B4192 and proceed 13 miles through Aldbourne to the A419 roundabout.
7. Take first exit onto A419 and continue to rejoin westbound M4 at Junction 15.

Motorists Urged to Stay Patient as M4 Disruption Continues

This crucial stretch of the motorway closure has caused major headaches for drivers across the area. Authorities are urging everyone to plan ahead, follow diversion signs, and exercise patience while the incident is handled.

Keep an eye out for updates as the situation develops and the M4 finally reopens.