A MOTORWAY is closed after an oil spill causing major delays for drivers.
Commuters on the M4 are facing long tailbacks between junction 12 for Theale, Berkshire, and junction 11 – the A33 link at Reading south, which is closed this morning.
A diverted route takes motorists 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.”
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
