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Traffic disruption is occurring on the A34 southbound this afternoon due to a collision that has taken place just past the A4185 Chilton Interchange.
One carriageway lane is currently obstructed, with vehicles backed up as they navigate past the incident location.
Significant hold-ups
AA Traffic News is indicating substantial delays stemming from the collision near the Chilton Interchange, with traffic extending all the way back to Harwell in the southbound direction.
Present wait times are approximately 20 minutes, with typical vehicle speeds reduced to around 10mph.
This visual display illustrates where the collision occurred and the resulting queue of vehicles from the Chilton Interchange.
AA traffic news map graphic (Image: NQ)
National Highways update
National Highways has verified that a single lane is sealed off between the A4185 Chilton Interchange and where the M4 intersects.
Characterized as a “severe” highway occurrence resulting from a collision, current wait times are projected at 30 minutes.
Congestion continues to increase on the A34 southbound following the Milton Interchange. Motorists traveling in this direction during the afternoon should anticipate queues.
Oxfordshire County Council alert
The county council has communicated with drivers through its WhatsApp travel channel, notifying them of the lane closure on the southbound A34 after Chilton.
(Image: NQ)
Emergency responders are present at the collision site and controlling traffic movement.
National Highways continues to report 30-minute delays compared to typical traffic patterns, with the situation unlikely to resolve before 7pm today (Monday).
Those planning to travel southbound on the A34 this afternoon may wish to consider alternative routes.
A34 sealed off following collision with lorry
National Highways has stated that the A34 is now blocked in the southbound direction between the Chilton Interchange and the M4 junction.
The collision reportedly included a lorry. Substantial traffic build-up persists and is anticipated to intensify.
The southbound is closed between the A4185 and the following a collision involving a lorry. and recovery units are on scene. There are delays in excess of 45 mins and approx. 5 miles of congestion on the approach. We’ll keep you updated. pic.twitter.com/qPKRxRWrdy
Update from AA Traffic News
AA Traffic News has indicated the road is shut for ‘recovery work’ following a crash which involved a lorry tanker and a tractor.
This happened on the A34 southbound between the A4130 Milton Interchange and the Beedon Turn Off.
This refreshed live traffic map from AA Traffic News displays the A34 blocked heading southbound between the Milton Interchange and Chieveley.
Delays of 1hr30mins
National Highways is reporting 1hr30mins delays compared to normal traffic flow on the A34 southbound after the Milton Interchange.
Both carriageways remain sealed off. The situation is anticipated to resolve by 8.45pm this evening – though this remains flexible.
We have approached Thames Valley Police for details regarding this serious collision. We will provide an update when information becomes available.
Oxfordshire County Council update
The county council has provided an update and confirmed the road closure on the southbound A34.
The anticipated reopening time has now been pushed back to between 9pm and 9.15pm.
As noted previously, this remains subject to alteration and could potentially occur even later.
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