The M40 in Oxfordshire has reopened after yesterday's significant delays following a serious lorry crash.
National Highways has announced that the road has reopened at J8A near Oxford and traffic is now flowing freely.
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The organisation confirmed that central reservation barrier repairs have been completed.
The serious crash saw a lorry hit a motorway bridge, which caused to M40 to be closed in both directions in Oxfordshire.
Central reservation barrier repairs have been completed. The #M40 in #Oxfordshire has reopened at J8A near #Oxford
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) May 1, 2024
Traffic flowing freely, safe onwards journey. pic.twitter.com/mcf2IAa2Pt
The crash occurred close to the Welcome Break Oxford Services shortly before 1pm on Tuesday, April 30.
Thames Valley Police raced to the scene and closed the road in both directions between Junction 9 near Bicester and Junction 8A near Oxford.
🟢ROAD OPEN
— OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) May 1, 2024
Following yesterday's incident on the #M40 at J8A near #Oxford, @HighwaysEast have confirmed that the road is now fully open to traffic in all directions.
Please drive safely.#OxonTravel
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