| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route 04:08 - Sep 25 with 838 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
As I live in Reading, I got caught in this last night. M4 westbound closed between J 11 and J 12 - massive queues even at 10 pm.
I would suggest leave the M25 at the M3 towards Basingstoke/M27, or take the M40 (Oxford/Birmingham) leaving at J6 (Lewknor) then take the B4009 via Benson/Wallingford to join the A34 at Chilton, then down the A34 for 6 miles to join the M4 at Chieveley.
Good luck.
ps - only closed westbound, you should be ok for the return journey to stay on the M4. [Post edited 25 Sep 2022 4:15]
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| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 07:21 - Sep 25 with 687 views | Ely_Blue |
M3 has roadworks at Winchester so be careful. Also once you get off the M27 the roads are horrible going west |  |
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| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 07:40 - Sep 25 with 660 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
The M40 route is a good one. It's more direct, and not too much faffing about on the small roads. | |
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| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 08:06 - Sep 25 with 620 views | Tangledupin_Blue |
| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 07:21 - Sep 25 by Ely_Blue |
M3 has roadworks at Winchester so be careful. Also once you get off the M27 the roads are horrible going west |
If you go via M3 you come off it at A303 just after Basingstoke. You won't get as far as Winchester. |  |
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| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 08:12 - Sep 25 with 603 views | Tangledupin_Blue |
Suggesting going via M27 is bad advice unless you live in or around Southampton. | |
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| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 09:25 - Sep 25 with 528 views | ArnieM |
A14>>M6>>M42>>M5>>then usual A road into Plymouth.
This route is an absolute gem. It’s only 27miles further . But minimal traffic jams , lovely smooth journey . I’ll never do the M25/M4 route again ! |  |
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| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 09:55 - Sep 25 with 482 views | Guthrum |
| M4 closure at Reading - alternative route on 09:25 - Sep 25 by ArnieM |
A14>>M6>>M42>>M5>>then usual A road into Plymouth.
This route is an absolute gem. It’s only 27miles further . But minimal traffic jams , lovely smooth journey . I’ll never do the M25/M4 route again ! |
M42 fairly often slow/stopped, M5 can be horrendous, especially around Bristol. But would likely be ok early on a Sunday morning. And likely still better than going round London whatever. |  |
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