Traffic and Travel

Double check your travel plans next month as there’s a planned Network Rail closure.

There is severe congestion on the A34 southbound between the junctions with the A4185 and the M4 at Chieveley.

Two village roads will be closed for works for one day next week.

There is severe congestion as the A34 which is down to one lane in both directions after an overturned vehicle damaged the central reservation.

UPDATE: Works to replace a gas main on a busy high street have been delayed.

West Berkshire Council has revealed its plans to close off a busy Newbury road from through traffic except for cyclists and pedestrians.

Roadworks are due to begin on the A34 tonight (Wednesday, January 22) at 9pm.

UPDATE: An emergency road closure in Theale has been lifted.

A power cut was caused in Thatcham after electricity poles burst into flames, writes Grace Clift.

An emergency road closure has been extended for two days.

People are being urged to be careful when crossing paths and bridges in the event of further chilly spells.

Five drivers have been dealt hundreds in fines for breaking vehicle weight restrictions.

A road remains closed for emergency repair works in Theale.

The new Theale Station footbridge will finally open tomorrow.

A road will be closed for one day in Thatcham next week.

A person has died after being hit by a train near Thatcham Railway Station.

High street businesses are facing 10 weeks of disruption from roadworks.

UPDATED: A crash caused severe delays on the M4 this morning.

The next phase of roadworks at a junction on the M4 begins today.

A busy Newbury road will be shut for nine weeks from Monday.