Planned closure of the M4 between Chieveley and Theale this weekend is cancelled due to the weather

Weather warnings hamper plans for motorway resurfacing

The planned closure of parts of the M4 in West Berkshire this weekend has been cancelled due to the weather.

The eastbound carriageway of the motorway, between junction 13 at Chieveley and junction 12 at Theale, was due to be closed for resurfacing works from 9pm today (Friday) until 6am on Monday. But the Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for heavy rain across the area throughout the weekend, leading to the cancellation of the roadworks.

The weekend closure was also due to be followed by two evening closures along the same stretch, from 9pm until 6am on Monday and Tuesday.

Highways England has said it will now try to reschedule the works.