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Section of the North Wokingham Distributor Road opens

A major new road being built to serve new homes and relieve congestion in Wokingham town is almost finished after the penultimate sections opened to traffic on Monday (9 May).

The new 1km carriageway to the west of Old Forest Road, which runs from the A329 Reading Road roundabout to a new junction with Old Forest Road, is part of our North Wokingham Distributor Road project – as is an upgraded stretch of Old Forest Road and Toutley Road, immediately to the east.

Both were built by our contractor Balfour Beatty, which has installed a new 45m bridge crossing the railway line north of Old Forest Road. The team has also realigned Toutley Road to include an improved crossing over the Ashridge stream, which has been redirected.

The roads opened soon after resurfacing works and line painting were finished and Balfour Beatty’s teams will continue landscaping to ensure the surrounding area remains as attractive as possible. The scheme also included the creation of a new green space to the north, at Old Forest Meadows.

The only remaining section of the North Wokingham Distributor Road is a 550m stretch between Bell Foundry Lane and Dalley Road. This was built last year but can’t open due to the high volume of construction traffic from nearby house building. We’re working closely with the developers and will announce a date as soon as we can.

Car parking for the Jubilee weekend

Runners and others will enjoy smoother path

The footpath around Black Swan Lake at Dinton Pastures, which is the most popular at the site, is now fully open again after extensive resurfacing.

We flattened it and laid a tarmac base before Easter as well as laying down grass seed, and now we've also applied a layer of sturdy bonded gravel.

These changes will make the area much more accessible to those with mobility issues or pushing prams and buggies.

Summer Cyclocross

Six weeks of Summer Cyclocross starts on 19 May, with fun, twisting parkland courses that are accessible to all. Mountain bikes are more than welcome and are encouraged for new riders.  

Each week will alternate between Dinton Pastures Country Park near Hurst and Goldwell Park, Newbury.

My Journey Wokingham is supporting the event at Dinton Pastures and has donated some rewards for riders. 

For more information, including dates and times and how to book, visit the British Cycling website.

2022/23 resurfacing programme announced

Over 100 borough roads have been allocated for treatment or resurfacing in the 2022/23 annual maintenance programme, published yesterday (11 May).

Alongside the publication of the programme, a refreshed webpage was launched, helping people to easily get answers to common questions, such as what happens if we need to delay the programme, what can be expected on the day and in the weeks afterwards and access during works.

For the full programme, please visit looking after our roads.

Upcoming roadworks

ARBORFIELD

Road Closure – Observer Way, Arborfield

The closure will be in place between Reading Road and Eversley Road from 23 to 27 May, 8pm to 6am. This is to clear vegetation and seeding.

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Road closure - Parkcorner Lane, Arborfield

The closure will be in place between Mole Road and Barretts Lane on 19 May. This is for surfacing works.

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BARKHAM

2-way lights – Bearwood Road, Barkham

The lights will be in place between Highlands Ave and Chestnut Ave on 17 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out reinstatement works.

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BINFIELD

Road closure - Forest Road, Binfield

The closure will be in place from Twyford Road on 20 May. This is for surfacing works.

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EARLEY

2-way lights – Lower Earley Way West, Earley

The lights will be in place near the junction of Beeston Way between 17 to 19 May . This is to allow EE to carry out ducting works.

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Road Closure – Wilderness Road, Earley  

The closure will be in place between its junctions with A329 Wokingham Road and Whiteknights Road from 18 to 19 May, 9pm to 6am. This is to allow Openreach to clear blockages in the network.

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Multi-way lights – Ryhill Way, Earley

These lights will be in place at the junction of Rushey Way from 19 to 20 May. This is to allow Thames Water to fix a defect in the footway.

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Road Closure - London Road, Earley

The closure will be in place on Sutton Seeds Roundabout from 23 to 26 May, 8pm to 6am. This is for resurfacing works.

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Multi-way lights – Wokingham Road, Earley

These lights will be in place at the junction of Station Road on 19 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to replace a sign post.

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FARLEY HILL

Road closure - Bunglers Hill, Farley Hill

The closure will be in place between Priest Hill and Sandpit Lane on 19 May. This is for surfacing works.

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FINCHAMPSTEAD

2-way lights – Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead

The lights will be in place near the junction of Pine Drive from 16 to 18 May. This is to allow South East Water to carry out connection works.

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2-way lights – Sandhurst Road, Finchampstead

The lights will be in place between Tintagel Rd and Nine Mile Ride on 23 May, 9.30am to 4pm.. This is to allow Gigaclear to locate and remove blockages.

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GRAZELEY

Road closure - Goring Lane, Grazeley

The closure will be in place between Fullers Lane and Palmers Lane on 19 May. This is for surfacing works.

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Road closure - Pump Lane, Grazeley

The closure will be in place between Grazeley Green Road and Lambwood Hill on 19 May. This is for surfacing works.

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HURST

Road closure - Davis Street, Hurst

The closure will be in place between Robin Hood Lane and Sandford Lane on 20 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is for surfacing works.

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Road closure - Broadwater Road, Hurst

The closure will be in place from Broadcommon Lane to Pound Lane on 20 May. This is for surfacing works.

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Road closure - Broadwater Lane, Hurst

The closure will be in place between Lodge Road to Broad Hinton on 20 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is for surfacing works.

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Road closure - Broadcommon Lane, Hurst

The closure will be in place between Broadcommon Road and The Straight Mile on 20 May. This is for surfacing works.

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Road closure - Wokingham Road, Hurst

The closure will be in place between School Road and Islandstone Lane on 20 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is for surfacing works..

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REMENHAM

Upper Culham Lane, Remenham Hill

The closure will be in place between Worleys Lane to Hatch Gate Lane on 23 May. This is for surfacing works. https://one.network/?GB128247508

SHINFIELD

Road Closure – Hollow Lane, Shinfield

The closure will be in place between Cutbush Lane and Church Lane from 17 to 21 May, 7pm to 6am. This is for surfacing works. 

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Multi-way lights – Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood

These lights will be in place at the junction of Hyde End Road from 18 to 20 May , 8pm to 6am. This is to allow Thames Water to replace a sluice valve box.

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SWALLOWFIELD

Road closure - Nutbean Lane, Swallowfield

The closure will be in place between Sandpit Lane and Church Road on 19 May. This is for surfacing works.

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WARGRAVE

Road Closure - Dark Lane, Wargrave

The closure will be in place between Wargrave Hill and School Lane, 20 to 23 May. This is for surfacing works. https://one.network/?GB128246953

Road Closure - Kentons Lane, Wargrave

The closure will be in place between Wargrave Road and Culham Lane on 23 May. This is for surfacing works. https://one.network/?GB128247444

Road Closure - Blakes Road, Wargrave

The closure will be in place between Dark Lane and Purfield Drive on 23 May. This is for surfacing works.https://one.network/?GB128261756

Road Closure - Highfield Road, Wargrave

The closure will be in place between Crazies Hill and Hatch Gate Lane on 23 May. This is for surfacing works.

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Road Closure - Bear Lane, Wargrave

The closure will be in place from its junction with Blakes Lane on 23 May. This is for surfacing works. https://one.network/?GB128247081

WINNERSH

2-way lights – Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh

The lights will be in place near the junction of Arbor Lane between 17 to 23 May. This is to allow SGN to carry out connection works.

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WOKINGHAM

Road Closure – A329M, Wokingham

The closure will be in place between its junctions with M4 on slip road and A329 on slip road 16 to 18 May, 10pm to 6am. This is to allow National Highways Agency to clear equipment.

An alternative route for all traffic affected shall be by proceeding via M4 to J 8/9, Holyport interchange and return to M4 J10.

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Road Closure - Twyford Road, Wokingham

The closure will be in place between Bell Foundry Lane and Forest Road from 17 to 18 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is for surfacing works.

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Multi-way lights – Binfield Road, Wokingham

These lights will be in place at the junction of Twycross Road on 19 May 2022, 9.30 amd to 4pm. This is to replace a sign post.

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Road Closure – Finchampstead Road, Wokingham

The closure will be in place between Windsor Ride and Sandhurst Road from 19 to 20 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is for surfacing works.

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Road Closure - Evendons Lane, Wokingham

The closure will be in place between Nashgrove Lane and Finchampstead Road from 19-20 May. This is for surfacing works.

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Road Closure - Old Forest Road, Wokingham

The closure will be in place between Toutley Road and Old Forest Road from 16 to 17 May, 7pm to 6am. This is for surfacing works.

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WOODLEY

Multi-way lights – Western Avenue, Woodley

These lights will be in place at the junction of Ryecroft Close from 18 to 20 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to repair a gully.

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Multi-way lights – Reading Road, Woodley

These lights will be in place at the junction of Wroxham Road on 15 to 17 May, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to repair a gully.

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Road closure - Church Road, Woodley

The closure will be in place between Tippings Lane and Cornfield Road on 20 May. This is for surfacing works.

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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 
• 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.