10:36AM, Monday 03 November 2025
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Update 4.15pm: One lane remains closed on the M4 westbound between Maidenhead and Slough after a van crashed into a roadside barrier earlier this morning.
National Highways said there were now no delays on the affected road section, and Traffic England's travel map showed the M4 as 'flowing freely'.
1 lane (of 4) remains closed on the #M4 westbound in #Berkshire between J8 (#Maidenhead) & J10 (#Reading) for emergency barrier repairs following an earlier collision
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) November 3, 2025
The lane closure is likely to be in place until later tonight.
No delays at present pic.twitter.com/GMNALBmEpz
M4 drivers have been warned to expect delays between Maidenhead and Reading after a van crashed into a barrier by the roadside.
National Highways said one lane of the westbound section of motorway between Junction 8 and Junction 10 remains closed following the crash earlier this morning.
While recovery of the damaged van has been completed, drivers should still expect around 25 minutes of delays and up to three miles of congestion.
Only 1 lane (of 4) is now closed on the #M4 westbound in #Berkshire between J8 (#Maidenhead) & J10 (#Reading) due to a collision involving a van.
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) November 3, 2025
Recovery is complete and barrier damage assessments are taking place.
There's a 25 min delay and 3 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/BGXPkRcm4a
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