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Published: 02 March 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M4 Westbound - M4 westbound at the Reading services slip road between J11 and J12 | Westbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M4 westbound exit slip at Reading Services. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:30 and 02:45 on 2 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.49 miles of Reading.

M4 Westbound - M4 westbound at the Reading services slip road between J11 and J12 | Westbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M4 westbound exit slip at Reading Services. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 2 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.51 miles of Reading.

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