Wokingham Borough Connect
 Eastern Gateway opens
The latest section of a major road that will serve planned new homes in Wokingham town has opened. A ribbon was cut at the Eastern Gateway, part of our South Wokingham Distributor Road, by staff and pupils at the neighbouring Floreat Montague Park Primary School.
The Eastern Gateway, which includes an off-road cycle path, links William Heelas Way, which runs through the community’s Montague Park area, with a new roundabout on the other side of the railway at Waterloo Road.
The scheme is part of our £250 million major new roads initiative, which is funding multiple new roads and other improvements as part of our Local Plan.
The South Wokingham Distributor Road will include a new central section running westwards from the Waterloo Road roundabout and across Easthampstead Road to join Finchampstead Road near the Tesco superstore, with an improved junction at Finchampstead Road and Molly Millars Lane.
Meanwhile the project's counterpart, the North Wokingham Distributor Road, is almost built with only the final sections to the west of Old Forest Road, at Toutley Road and from Bell Foundry Lane to Warren House Road due to open to traffic this summer.
 Have your say: proposed cycle link between Woodley and Reading
As part of the Government’s Active Travel Fund, we are working to improve the cycle and walking connection between Woodley town centre and the Reading borough boundary at Palmer Park.
Following an initial engagement exercise last year, we have launched a further consultation on more detailed proposals along the Woodley / Reading Active Travel Route.
The scheme includes local measures that prioritise active travel and provide facilities that are safe, attractive and inclusive for all. The aim is to provide a transport system that connects people and places and supports a sustainable, inclusive and striving towards being a carbon neutral borough.
To find out more about the project and share your views, please visit Engage Wokingham Borough.
 Have your say: Taxi fare increase
We are asking for your views on a proposal to increase taxi fares for the first time since 2010, following a request submitted to the Licensing and Appeals Committee. The proposal is a request by the Licensed Hackney Carriages (Taxis) and looks to increase the fares for hackney taxis to reflect increases in the cost of living.
The proposed changes include bringing forward the time late evening tariffs apply, from 11pm to 10:30pm; increasing the charging rate; increasing the charge for an extra passenger; and increasing the cost if a taxi needs to be cleaned because of a passenger.
The proposed changes are available on the Public Protection Partnership website and includes contact details to share your views.
 Keeping up to date
Roads, traffic and travel are really important, so we wanted to remind you of where you can find out key information and report any issues.
Our dedicated Twitter and Facebook pages provide up to date information about planned and emergency closures around the borough.
MyJourney Wokingham is our hub for active and sustainable travel, including a range of events, activities, training courses and resources such as local walking and cycling routes.
Major new roads have a dedicated page on our website, where you can see plans and updates.
Our pothole and road repairs page has information about planned re-surfacing across the borough, as well as reactive carriageway repairs reports, showing where potholes have been filled after reports from residents.
You can report any issues with roads and streets online, including street lights, problems with traffic lights, potholes, damaged street furniture, problems with road markings and removal of dead animals. Reporting online means that it reaches the right team to be able to rectify the situation.
On our parking and permits page, you can find information including car parks and costs around the borough, resident parking permits, park and ride services and appealing a parking fine.
Our transport and travel page includes information on applying for a senior citizen or disabled person's bus and train pass and local public transport information.
The blue parking badges page has information on applying for, using, replacing and returning your blue badge.
One.network shows all local roadworks, with information on the traffic management, the reason for the closure and the dates. You can sign up to receive email alerts from them on areas you are particularly interested in.
 Resurfacing programme
The resurfacing programme continues this week, with works being carried out on Barkham Road, between Woodside Close and Gorse Ride North, on 8 to 9 February, 8pm to 6am.
Contractors will also be on site on Anderson Avenue in Earley from 7 to 8 February to finish off the iron work adjustments after the recent resurfacing works.
 Roadworks this week
Arborfield
2-way lights – Swallowfield Road
The lights will be in place between Observer Way and Nutter's Lane, from 10 February to 6 March. This is to allow SSE to excavate Joint Bay for 33kv cable pulling, jointing and associated testing.
https://one.network/?GB127374575
https://one.network/?GB127374561
Earley
Road Closure – Anderson Avenue
The closure will be in place from 7 to 8 February. This is to finish the iron work adjustments after resurfacing works. https://one.network/?GB127298765
Finchampstead
Road Closure – Barkham Ride
The closure will be in place between Woodside Close and Gorse Ride North, on 8 to 9 February, 8pm to 6am. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB124361571
Hare Hatch
2-way lights – Bath Road
The lights will be in place East of Milley Lane, on 8 February 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out replacement of two sign lanterns. https://one.network/?GB127174448
Shinfield
2-way lights – Shinfield Road
The lights will be in place between Halls Lane and Oakside Way, on 7 February, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to replace a lantern. https://one.network/?GB127168319
Wargrave
Multi-way lights – High Street
These lights will be in place between School Lane and Station Road, on 12 February 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out installation of new wall brackets and feeder pillars. https://one.network/?GB127341479
Wokingham
Multi-way lights – Finchampstead Road
These lights will be in place Southwest of Hart Dyke Close, on 8 February 9.30am to 3pm. This is to replace a column. https://one.network/?GB127168519
Multi-way lights – Finchampstead Road
These lights will be in place between Russley Green and Sandhurst Road, on 9 February 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out installation of straight pole and sign light works. https://one.network/?GB127375138
Road Closure – Barkham Road
The closure will be in place on the level crossing from 11 to 14 February, 10pm to 6am. This is to allow Networks Rail to carry out track renewal crossing to access/egress engineering plant. https://one.network/?GB127063711
Woodley
2-way lights – Woodlands Road
The lights will be in place between Englefield Place and Fairwater Drive, on 4 February 9.30am to 3pm. This is to allow Vodafone to carry out trial hole works. https://one.network/?GB127401195
2-way lights – Spitfire Way
The lights will be in place between Viscount Way and Headley Road East, on 7 February 9.30am to 3.30pm. This is to replace a lantern. https://one.network/?GB127168201
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