Live M4 traffic updates today as motorway closed in Berkshire due to caravan fire

The M4 motorway is closed resulting from a caravan fireplace tonight (Wednesday, June 15). The hearth, which entails a caravan, is on the westbound carriageway between Junction 5 and Junction 6.

The motorway is shut to traffic within the space, which is close to Windsor and Slough. Emergency companies are on the scene, with the closure in place since round 9.40pm – the eastbound carriageway was additionally blocked however is now reported to have reopened.

Inrix, the site visitors knowledge firm mentioned: “M4 Westbound closed, queueing site visitors resulting from restoration work and earlier caravan fireplace from J5 A4 London Street (Langley) to J6 A355 Royal Windsor Method (Slough / Windsor). Closed since 21:40, Eastbound was additionally blocked resulting from smoke blowing throughout the street till round 22:00. Cameras present lane 4 is getting used to launch trapped site visitors and the caravan is within the means of being recovered.”

Diversion route: The following diversion is in place due to the closure on the M4

A Nationwide Highways spokesperson mentioned: “The M4 in Berkshire is closed westbound between J5 and J6.This is because of a car fireplace. The carriageway has been inspected and the hearth has broken the street floor. Lanes 1, 2 and three will must be resurfaced. The westbound carriageway will stay closed till this work is accomplished. Street customers are suggested to anticipate delays on the method to the incident and permit additional time for his or her journeys.”