A34 closed at Chieveley, between the M4 and the A4185, after a …

Update. 7am: One of two lanes remains closed at the scene whilst nearside barrier repairs are being completed.

6.45am: The A34 is closed at Chieveley this morning (Thursday), following a lorry crash yesterday.

The northbound carriageway between the M4 at junction 13 for Chieveley and the A4185 at Chilton has been shut for a “complex recovery” to take place.

The A34 is closed at Chieveley so a lorry can be recovered

National Highways says that the closure will remain in place throughout the morning rush hour and advises motorists to plan ahead.

There are long delays in the area, with traffic building up on surrounding roads.

A diversion route is in place following the crash, which happened at around 4.45pm.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, South Central Ambulance Service and Thames Valley Police were all at the scene for several hours yesterday after the lorry, which was transporting a 24 tonne digger, left the carriageway.

The recovery began at around 10pm last night, when the northbound carriageway was closed completely by National Highways to allow the complex recovery to take place.

After the lorry has been recovered the damaged barriers will also need repairing.