TRAFFIC is busy around Reading with heavy congestion being caused largely by emergency repairs on the M4 slip road at Theale.

A lane has been closed on the eastbound entry slip road, and caused delays backing up on the A4 Bath Road.

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As a result traffic issues have been reported throughout the day and West Berkshire Council said it is expected to continue during busy periods, especially the morning rush hour, for the next week.

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