TWO motorways are closed this morning causing commuter chaos with 90-minute delays.
Commuters on the M4 are facing long tailbacks, due to an overnight oil spill, while traffic is being held on the M6.
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A crash overnight resulted in an oil spillageCredit: Traffic Cameras
Parts of the M4 are now closed – causing major delaysCredit: Traffic Cameras
The M4 incident is between junction 12 for Theale, Berkshire, and junction 11 – the A33 link at Reading south.
A diverted route takes motorists from the M4 through Reading itself, which is now also congested.
A crash overnight resulted in an oil spillage, which emergency crews are still working to clear.
National Highways says: “A full closure has been implemented to allow service providers to work on scene to resurface the road.”
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National Highways has issued the following diversion route:
- Exit the M4 at J12 Theale Interchange and at the roundabout take the first exit on to the A4 Bath Road towards Reading
- Continue on the A4 towards Reading and at the traffic light controlled junction with the A4155 near Southcote turn right to remain on the A4 (Berkeley Avenue)
- At the traffic light controlled junction with Rose Kiln Lane turn right
- Follow the Rose Kiln Lane to the traffic light controlled junction with the A33 Basingstoke Road and turn right.
- Follow the A33 Basingstoke Road southbound to the M4 J11 Three Mile Cross Interchange,
- At the Interchange roundabout take the second exit to re-join the M4 eastbound
On the M6, traffic is being held northbound between junction 8 for the M5 and junction 9 for Wednesbury following a crash involving multiple vehicles.
National Highways says the delays were “due to a collision involving multiple vehicles”.
They added: “@WMPolice on scene and @OFFICIALWMAS en route. We’ll keep you updated, please expect delays.”
