A34 lane closed in both directions after lorry collides with central reservation

170423 M4 J13 delays Meridian
Traffic on the M4 (J13, Chieveley) and the A34 interchange is being affected by the closure. Credit: Traffic Cameras

  • 05.00am

The A34 in Berkshire is closed in both directions between the M4 (J13, Chieveley) and the A4185 (Chilton Interchange) due to a collision.

A lorry has gone through the central reservation barrier just north of the Beedon turn-off, affecting traffic heading between Oxford and Newbury.

It's also understood that two cars are also involved in the incident, which took place at 2:20am on Monday (April 17).

Police and emergency services are at the scene.

The road is likely to remain closed for several hours and drivers are being told to expect delays.

  • 06.00am

A diversion has been put in place by National Highways.

Northbound traffic is advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol:

  • At the M4 J13 interchange, exit the A34 and join the M4 westbound

  • Continue until J14 and then use the roundabout to exit and join the A338 Ermin Street northbound

  • Continue for approx. 10 miles until Wantage

  • Continue to a t-junction with the A338 (Newbury Street/Ormond Road) and then turn right to join Ormond Road

  • Follow to a further t-junction with the A417 (Charlton Road) and turn right to join the A417

  • Continue for approx. 5 miles to a roundabout at Rowstock

  • Use the 1st exit and join the A4130 Abingdon Road

  • Follow for 2 miles to then re-join the A34 northbound at Milton Interchange

Southbound traffic is advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol:

  • Follow the above diversion route in reverse.

  • 07:00am

Congestion is now building on the approach to the A417 into Wantage, on the diversion.

Drivers are being warned to allow extra travel time.

  • 08:00am

One lane remains closed on the A34 in both directions between the A4185 (Chilton) and M4 J13 (Newbury).

All other lanes have now reopened, although the road remains congested.

Traffic officers are still at the scene.

  • 12:00pm

Lane two (of two) remains closed in both directions. Traffic is queueing due to emergency barrier repairs after a lorry that went through the central reservation barrier.

All other lanes are open.

  • 18:00pm

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 this evening.

More to follow.