M40 Junction 4 (Handy Cross) roundabout - overnight and weekend closure

M40 MOTORWAY AND A404 TRUNK ROAD 
(HANDY CROSS)
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that National Highways 
intends to make an Order on the M40 
Motorway and the A404 Trunk Road in the 
Unitary Authority of Buckinghamshire Council, 
under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic 
Regulation Act 1984 because works are 
proposed to be executed on the road.

The effect of the Order would be to authorise 
the overnight and full weekend closure of –
1. M40 Junction 4 (Handy Cross) roundabout, 
including the including the separate 
section of carriageway which bypasses the 
northern part of the roundabout and all slip 
roads leading to and from it;
2. both carriageways the A404 between 
Handy Cross roundabout and Westhorpe 
Interchange (A4155), and all slip roads 
leading to and from this length of 
carriageway;
3. the shared use cycle track and footway 
between Wycombe Road and the A4010 
through Handy Cross Roundabout; and
4. any lay-by adjacent to the length of 
carriageway in 2. above.

These measures would be in the interests 
of road safety while contractors undertake 
resurfacing and all associated works.

It is expected that the work would take place 
over two phases of works.

The first phase of works would consist of overnight closures and would last for approximately one week, starting on or after Monday 12th August 2024. 

The second phase of works would last for 
approximately 3 weeks with 1 weekend closure starting on or after Friday 13th September 2024.

The weekend closure would take place 
between 21:00 on Friday and 06:00 on 
Monday. The overnight closures would take 
place between 21:00 and 06:00, except the 
lay-bys which can be shut from 18:00 to 06:00 
(maximum periods). Please check the National Highways website for full details.

The Order would come into force on 
10th August 2024 and have a maximum 
duration of eighteen months, ceasing when the works are complete.

Traffic affected by the closures would be 
diverted via other junctions of the M40 and 
the A404, or by using the A40, A355, A4010, 
A4094, A4155, Ibstone Road, Marlow Road, 
Wycombe Road and Wiltshire Road. The 
diversion route will vary depending on the 
closure in force and the intended destination.

The temporary closures and diversion routes 
would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.

P Collins, an Official of National Highways Ltd. 
Ref: NH/SE/2024/M40/65
National Highways, (Company No. 9346363). 
Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree 
Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company 
registered in England and Wales.

For enquiries, please contact the Customer 
Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or 
info@nationalhighways.co.uk 
www.nationalhighways.co.uk