Wokingham Borough Connect
 Your views on electronic traffic signs
We want to hear your thoughts on the new electronic message signs which we’ve installed to tackle congestion in eight hotspots around Wokingham borough.
There are two of these in Wokingham town, two in and around Earley, two in the north of the borough and two in the south, all in places where queues tend to build at peak times.
They can be programmed to show a variety of messages to help you make better decisions about how, when and where to travel, including the cause of any delays and alternative routes or travel options.
We want to know whether these are clear and easy to understand – and whether they’ve helped you with any of your recent journeys.
By sharing your views, you'll be helping us ensure they're working as effectively as possible. It's only a short survey and we'd be thankful for a few minutes of your time. Respond using the button below.
 Park Lane to open next week
We're pleased to announce that a newly redirected section of Park Lane near Arborfield and Finchampstead, between the junctions of Hogwood Lane and Nine Mile Ride, will open to traffic at about midday next Wednesday (27 April).
Our contractor Balfour Beatty is about to finish joining it to the existing road network as part of our Nine Mile Ride Extension project, which we're hoping to complete in the next few weeks.
This marks the end of a period of closures on Park Lane and we thank you for your patience while during these essential works. We know they've been frustrating at times but they'll improve journey times in the long run.
The new section includes a roundabout which, in time, will link to the extended Nine Mile Ride and form a new access road through our major new community at the former Arborfield Garrison.
The northern half of the extension, which runs from the A327 to the Bohunt School and Arborfield Green Leisure Centre, opened some time ago and the final section will follow soon, once it's been fully surfaced.
This will also serve proposed new homes in the southern half of our Arborfield major development.
 Opening planned for North Wokingham Distributor Road
Balfour Beatty is also gearing up to open the penultimate stages of our North Wokingham Distributor Road, which will serve new homes on the major development in that part of Wokingham town.
A new section to the west of Old Forest Road and an improved stretch of Toutley Road, which will link to Queen's Road to the east, are both set to open in the week commencing Monday, 9 May.
The final section at Ashridge Farm, between Bell Foundry Lane and Dalley Road, can't safely be opened yet because developers building new homes in the area still need access for construction works.
We're in discussions with Barratt Homes and Crest Nicholson to agree an opening date and will keep you informed.
 Pedalling to success
Children across the borough have been taking part in Bikeability training, giving them the skills and confidence to cycle on local roads.
In 2021/22, 1,501 children have taken part in a Bikeability course - around two-thirds of year six pupils. Younger children have also been getting on their bikes, with 273 taking part in Learn to Ride courses.
This is a big jump from 2020/21, during which 872 children took part in Bikeability courses and 99 attended Learn to Ride.
Bikeability courses are undertaken by trained instructors and start at level one, with pupils practicing off road - usually on a school playground.
[Level two sees them moving to quieter roads to experience 'real' cycling, with level three offering more advanced skills, such as negotiating more complex roads and riding alongside other cyclists.
Bikeability is offered free at all primary and junior schools across the borough, funded by a grant from the Department for Transport.
Learn to Ride offers younger children the chance to ditch the stabilisers and become confident on two wheels, with courses in Finchampstead and Woodley available for £6 a session.
 Upcoming roadworks
Arborfield
Road Closure – Biggs Lane, Arborfield
The closure will be in place between Langley Common Road and Princess Marina Drive on 29 to 30 April, 7pm to 6am. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128366162
Road Closure – Sindlesham Road, Arborfield
The closure will be in place between Arborfield Road and Church Lane on 25 to 28 April, 7pm to 6am. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128078316
Earley
Multi-way lights – Lower Earley Way, Earley
These lights will be in place at the junction of Rushey Way on 25 April, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to replace two bollards.
https://one.network/?GB128326184
Finchampstead
Road Closure – Hogwood Lane/Park Lane, Finchampstead
The closure will be in place between Weller Drive/Park Lane and Commonfield Lane/Hogwood Lane from 22 to 24 April, 8pm to 6am. This is for resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128463384
https://one.network/?GB128463538
Hurst
2-way lights – Davis Street, Hurst
The lights will be in place between Davis Way and Dunt Avenue from 25 to 29 April. This is to allow Thames Water to install new water connections.
https://one.network/?GB128409660
Remenham
2-way lights – Henley Road, Rememham Hill
The lights will be in place between Upper Culham Lane and Rose Lane from 24 April to 2 May. This is to allow Gigaclear to install new fibre optic cable.
https://one.network/?GB128225755
Winnersh
Road Closure – Longdon Road, Winnersh
The closure will be in place between King Street Lane and Reading Road 24 to 30 April, 8pm to 6am. This is to carry out manhole repairs.
https://one.network/?GB128144959
Wokingham
Multi-way lights – Reading Road, Wokingham
These lights will be in place between Woosehill and Holt Lane on 25 to 28 April, 9.30am to 3pm. This is to replace a kerb.
https://one.network/?GB128282967
Multi-way lights – Finchampstead Road, Wokingham
These lights will be in place between Nine Mile Ride and The Dittons from 25 to 28 April, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow Trooli to clear blockages and enable cabling works.
https://one.network/?GB128073591
Multi-way lights – Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham
These lights will be in place at the junction with Honey Hill from 25 to 26 April, 9.30am to 3.30pm. This is to allow SEW to reinstate tarmac.
https://one.network/?GB128400152
Road Closure – Twyford Road, Wokingham
The closure will be in place between Bell Foundry Lane and Mathews Green Road on 28 to 29 April, 8pm to 6am. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128078394
Multi-way lights – Binfield Road, Wokingham
These lights will be in place at the junction with Barrett Crescent from 27 to 28 April, 9.30am to 3.30pm. This is to allow SEW to replace frame and covers in carriageway.
https://one.network/?GB128399912
Road Closure – Bell Foundry Lane, Wokingham
The closure will be in place between Twyford Road and Wiltshire Road on 28 April, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128066956
Woodley
2-way lights – Bath Road, Woodley
The lights will be in place between Sonning Lane and Holmemoor Drive from 25 to 29 April. This is to allow T Mobile to install a new telecoms pole.
https://one.network/?GB128210032
Keeping up to date
- For planned and emergency roadworks, follow our Twitter and Facebook pages
- To find out about roadworks near you, visit One.network
- For active and sustainable travel, including events, training and resources, visit MyJourney Wokingham
- Visit our major new roads page for plans and updates
- For information on re-surfacing and reactive carriageway repairs visit our pothole and road repairs page
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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.
- 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.
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