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M4 traffic LIVE: Berkshire motorway shut in both directions after police chase

A major motorway has been closed in both directions, causing delays to morning commuters. The M4 in Berkshire is closed in both directions between J10 (Wokingham) and J11 (Reading) for emergency works after structural damage to a power line pylon near the motorway was found. Diversions are in place while Southern Electricity Networks "carry out the necessary repairs", Highways England said.

A spokesperson said: "Due to the extent of the damage the M4 is expected to remain closed in both directions throughout Wednesday." It comes after a police chase on the same stretch of road on Tuesday. A man in his 30s was arrested following a pursuit after a vehicle failed to stop, the Metropolitan Police said.

During the pursuit, the driver rammed a police car, causing it to swerve and lose a tyre, a spokesperson said. The road was closed for a number of hours due to the incident.

07:41Sam Truelove

Highways England statement

In a statement Highways England said: "The M4 in Berkshire is closed in both directions between J10 (A329M/ Wokingham) and J11 (Reading) for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) emergency works following the discovery of structural damage to a power line pylon near the motorway. "SEN will be attending to carry out the necessary repairs.

Due to the extent of the damage the M4 is expected to remain closed in both directions throughout Wednesday 18th February."

07:38KEY EVENT

M4 closed in both directions

The M4 in Berkshire is closed in both directions between J10 (Wokingham) and J11 (Reading) for emergency works after structural damage to a power line pylon near the motorway was found. Diversions are in place while Southern Electricity Networks "carry out the necessary repairs", Highways England said. A spokesperson said: "Due to the extent of the damage the M4 is expected to remain closed in both directions throughout Wednesday."

07:34KEY EVENT

M25 reopens within J25

National Highways East said specialist contractors have completed the emergency resurfacing works on the M25 clockwise within J25 (Waltham Cross).

The M25 has been reopened within J25.

Residual delays in the area are beginning to ease, the traffic authority said.

07:34Tannur Anders

M4 eastbound diversion route issued

National Highways said eastbound traffic on the M4 is being diverted via the hollow circle symbol on road signs:

  • Leave M4 at J11 follow the B3270 Lower Earley Way
  • Continue on the B3270 until it becomes the the A3290
  • At the roundabout with the Wharfedale Road take the first exit
  • At the next roundabout take the second exit to join the A329M
  • Follow the A329(M) to rejoin the M4 at J10
07:34Tannur Anders

M4 westbound diversion route issued

National Highways said westbound traffic on the M4 is being diverted via the hollow square symbol on road signs:

  • Leave the M4 at J10 and join the A329(M) towards Reading
  • Leave the A329(M) at the Winnersh Interchange
  • At the roundabout, take the third exit on to Wharfedale Road
  • At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the A3290
  • Continue on the A3290 until it becomes the B3270 Lower Earley Way
  • Follow the B3270 to re-join the M4 at J11
07:34Tannur Anders

SSEN carrying out work related to M4 closure

National Highways said Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) will be attending to carry out the necessary repair related to the M4 closure.

07:34Tannur Anders

Information on the M4 closure

The following information is known about the M4 closure:

  • The M4 in Berkshire is closed in both directions on Wednesday, February 18 for emergency works
  • The closure is between J10 (Wokingham) and J11 (Reading)
  • The works come after the discovery of structural damage to a power line pylon near the motorway
  • National Highways said urgent repair is required as strong winds are forecast in the area
  • The M4 is expected to remain closed in both directions throughout the morning peak period due to the extent of the damage
  • There are expected to be long delays also on local roads in the area of the closure
07:34Tannur Anders

Information on the M25 closure

The following information is known about the M25 closure:

  • The M25 clockwise within J25 (Waltham Cross) is closed on Wednesday, February 18 due to an earlier incident
  • The incident involved a lorry that suffered a fuel leak
  • Specialist contractors are on scene to complete emergency resurfacing works
  • Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at this stage

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