Is the M4 closed this weekend?

Drivers are warned to expect delays as a stretch of the M4 will be closed all weekend.

The motorway will be shut in both directions between junction 5 for Langley and junction 6 for Slough from Friday, March 5 until Monday, March 8.

The closure is part of continuing smart motorway work, which will see the M4 transform into four running lanes between junction 3 for Hayes and junction 12 for Theale. Highways England's £848m project is due to be completed in 2022.

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The full weekend closure begins at 8pm on Friday and the road will remain closed until 6am on Monday morning.

Drivers are reminded that only essential journeys are permitted under the Government lockdown rules. Those who do have to travel on the M4 are urged to leave more time and plan ahead, finding alternative routes if possible.

Traffic will be diverted via the A4 and A355 during the closure. Other traffic should follow local diversions.

M4 weekend closures March 2021

The M4 will be closed throughout every weekend in March. Closures are due to begin at 8pm on a Friday ending at 6am on a Monday.

March 12 - March 15: Full weekend closure between junction 6 for Slough and junction 7 for Cippenham
March 19 - March 22: Full weekend closure between junction 6 for Slough and junction 7 for Cippenham
March 26 - March 29: Full weekend closure between junctions 5 for Langley and junction 6 for Slough