Wokingham Borough Connect
 Cycle September - register now to be in with the chance of winning an early bird prize
Cycle September is a month-long competition from Love to Ride, which aims to get more people riding bikes. At a time when environmental issues, wellness, and money saving are an important factor for many, there has never been a better time to ride a bike.
There are so many benefits to be enjoyed from riding a bike, and Cycle September is all about embracing each and every one of them, such as:
⚡️ Supercharged physical health – even a 10-minute bike ride will boost your immune system, improve cardiovascular health, and help you live longer!
🧠 Improved mental health – riding a bike is a mindful activity that promotes the release of endorphins and can reduce the causes of depression
🧡 Reduced stress and anxiety - biking can calm the mind, improve self-confidence, and elevate your mood
🌍 Protecting the planet – reduce your carbon footprint by leaving the car at home
💰 Saving money – cut down on transport costs and car maintenance
So far, only 31 per cent of those registered for Cycle September are women and My Journey would like to help change that. Let's bridge the gender gap for cycling and show our support.
Register here to take part in Cycle September. Register now and you'll automatically be in with a chance to win an early bird prize - a brand new bike.
 Summer activities with My Journey Wokingham
POur My Journey and community engagement teams have arranged some activities for you and your family to enjoy in the summer holidays. Please note that some sessions require booking, which you can do easily online.
- Dr Bike (FREE bike checks) at Forest School, Winnersh on Tuesday, 26 July (morning)
- Dr Bike (FREE bike checks) at Long Acre, Cutbush Lane South, Shinfield on Tuesday, 26 July (afternoon)
- Famous people in history (word search) competition until 20 August
- Summer Cycle Trail - FBC, Finchampstead to Observer Way Bridge, Arborfield Green, 23 July to 4 September
- Identify the Tree Competition - 25 July to 4 September
- Nature Led Walks and Dr Bike at Buckhurst Meadows, Montague Park on 6 August
- Twyford Fete at Stanlake Meadows on 20 August - My Journey and Pedalicious (our smoothie bike)
 Have your say - Rose Street
We want to hear your views on a proposal to introduce a new traffic management scheme in Rose Street, Wokingham, near its junction with Broad Street.
The proposal forms part of the town centre improvement works aimed at enhancing the street scene and improving accessibility for both pedestrians and vehicles.
The existing traffic island which reduces the width of the carriageway would be removed and replaced with kerb buildouts on both sides of the road.
The width limit will be retained for safety reasons and the crossing point will be raised to footway level to reduce speeds and assist pedestrians.
You can see drawings of the proposed works and give us your feedback on Engage Wokingham Borough.
 The Ridges Summer update
Works have begun to fix The Ridges in Finchampstead, and it is anticipated it will be complete by 4 November.
In Spring 2021, sections of The Ridges started to collapse. It was soon established that it wouldn’t have been safe to just patch up the road. A long-term solution was needed to prevent it from happening again.
What followed has been a complex project involving a range of technical disciplines to identify the right solution, considering long term stability, disruption during construction, land availability, value for money and environmental impacts (including tree retention and carbon impacts).
Specialist engineers were required to look at the issue, what was causing it and to come up with some different solutions, and soil nails were chosen as the preferred option.
A tender went out shortly after, and VSL Systems Ltd have now been appointed to undertake the work.
 Upcoming roadworks
ARBORFIELD
Road Closure – Eversley Road, Arborfield
The closure will be in place between School Road and Langley Common Road on 25 to 26 July, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128118141
Road Closure – School Road, Arborfield
The closure will be in place between Eversley Road to Wood Lane from 25 July to 19 August. This is to carry out works for the Arborfield village improvement scheme.
https://one.network/?GB127943717
Road Closure – Eversley Road, Arborfield
The closure will be in place between Arborfield Cross roundabout to Langley Common Road, from 27 to 28 July, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128118247
BARKHAM
Road Closure – School Road, Barkham
The closure will be in place between Wood Lane and Langley Common Road, 25 July to 19 August. This is to carry out works for the Arborfield village improvement scheme.
https://one.network/?GB127943681
FINCHAMPSTEAD
2-way lights – Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead
The lights will be in place between Nine Mile Ride and The Dittons, 25 to 29 July. This is to allow SEW to lay a new connection.
https://one.network/?GB129276052
2-way lights – Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead
The lights will be in place between White Horse Lane and Warren Lane, 26 July to 28 July. This is to allow SEW to repair a leaking stopcock.
https://one.network/?GB129662728
HURST
2-way lights – Wokingham Road, Hurst
The lights will be between Pound Lane and Islandstone Lane on 28 July. This is to allow SSE to carry out tree pruning.
https://one.network/?GB129563636
Road Closure – School Road, Hurst
The closure will be in place between Orchard Road and Wokingham Road, from 1 to 2 August. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128118349
WOKINGHAM
Road Closure – Holt Lane, Wokingham
The closure will be in place between Reading Road and Jubilee Avenue for 25 July to 2 September. This is to carry out resurfacing works.
https://one.network/?GB128016363
Road Closure – Holt Lane, Wokingham
The closure will be in place between Murdoch Road and Erica Drive, 25 to 29 July. . This is to install a new gully.
https://one.network/?GB128606798
Road Closure – Warren House Road, Wokingham
The closure will be in place between Ashridge Road to Keephatch Road, 25 July to 12 September. This is to allow SEW to lay a new drinking water main.
The alternative route for all traffic affected by the closure shall be by via Forest Road/Twyford Road/Bell Foundry Lane
https://one.network/?GB128974260
2-way lights – Twyford Road, Wokingham
The lights will be in place between the M4 bridge and Forest Road, 26 July to 29 July. This is to allow SEW to install a washout.
https://one.network/?GB129459957
2-way lights – Reading Road, Wokingham
The lights will be at the junction of Holt Lane, 27 July to 29 July, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow T-Mobile to carry out telecoms maintenance.
https://one.network/?GB129034020
Road Closure – Easthampstead Road, Wokingham
The closure will be in place at Star Lane Crossing, from 1am on 30 July to 4am on 1 August. This is to allow NWR install a duct across the level crossing.
https://one.network/?GB129223623
WOODLEY
2-way lights – Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley
The lights will be between Coppice Bridge Road and Loddon Bridge Road, 1 August to 3 August, 9.30am to 3pm. This is to repair an existing drainage system.
https://one.network/?GB129646393
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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