M4 Wiltshire section to close overnight for 18 months
Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 05:59 · Archive
The M4 between Junctions 16 and 17 in Wiltshire will face overnight closures and a 50 mph speed limit from October 30, 2024 to October 4, 2027.
A section of the M4 motorway between Junctions 16 and 17 in Wiltshire will face significant restrictions for geotechnical and associated maintenance work. The work is set to begin on October 30 and is expected to finish by October 4, 2027, lasting approximately 18 months.
The restrictions will include overnight closures from 8pm to 6am in both directions between the two junctions. The eastbound entry slip road at Junction 17 and the westbound entry slip road at Junction 16 will also be closed during these hours. Traffic will be diverted via other junctions and local roads during closures.
A 50 mph speed limit will be enforced in both directions throughout the works, and vehicles over 2 metres in width will be prohibited from the outside lane. The hard shoulder will be used for traffic during the works, and a contraflow system will be introduced for westbound traffic from the Olivemead Access overbridge to 800 metres east of the Hook overbridge.
The restrictions will be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the works. Emergency service vehicles will be exempt from the speed limit. The order for these restrictions came into force on October 28.
How it is being reported
- M4 to face 18 months of overnight closures and 50mph limit in WiltshireA section of the M4 motorway is set to face a year of restrictions and overnight closuresGazette & Herald · 16 Oct, 05:00
- M4 to face 18 months of overnight closures and 50mph limit in WiltshireA section of the M4 motorway is set to face a year of restrictions and overnight closuresWiltshire Times · 16 Oct, 05:00
- M4 to face 18 months of overnight closures and 50mph limit in WiltshireA section of the M4 motorway is set to face a year of restrictions and overnight closuresThis Is Wiltshire · 16 Oct, 05:00
- M4 to face 18 months of overnight closures and 50mph limit in WiltshireA section of the M4 motorway is set to face a year of restrictions and overnight closuresSwindon Advertiser · 16 Oct, 05:00
- M4 planned road closures Swindon drivers need to know about this weekendSwindon drivers are being warned about the planned road closures on the M4 motorway between October 16 and 19.Swindon Advertiser · 16 Oct, 05:00
In this story: M4 · Wiltshire · Junction 16 · Junction 17
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