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A34 near Chieveley Services Reopens After Serious Collision

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC · How we work

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National Highways closed the A34 near Chieveley Services after a serious collision at about 11:00 BST.
Motorists were warned to avoid the road while the crash disrupted traffic.
Thames Valley Police began working to partially reopen the northbound carriageway to relieve congestion.
The southbound carriageway reopened at about 13:30 BST.
National Highways said the northbound partial closure will last several hours.

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National Highways closed the A34 near Chieveley Services after a serious collision at about 11:00 BST.
Motorists were warned to avoid the road while the crash disrupted traffic.
Thames Valley Police began working to partially reopen the northbound carriageway to relieve congestion.
The southbound carriageway reopened at about 13:30 BST.
National Highways said the northbound partial closure will last several hours.