Wokingham Borough Connect
 Smoother school run thanks to new traffic-free path
The latest of our greenways, a network of mostly traffic-free routes linking major destinations in the borough, has been officially opened to the public.
It crosses Woosehill Meadows, between Reading Road and Heron Road in Wokingham town, as part of a new link between Cantley Park and Arborfield Cross. This is one of several planned connections between the borough’s major new housing developments and existing settlements, with funding largely provided by the developers.
It’s proving popular with residents, including pupils of the nearby Windmill, Hawthorns and St Paul’s primary schools, who use it to get to school. Both schools are designated “air quality schools” which work with our My Journey Wokingham team to monitor air pollution and reduce it by changing how they travel.
The new greenway has a hard, permeable surface to make it accessible in all weathers, particularly for users of wheelchairs, buggies and more, and will blend in with its surroundings as the grass on either side grows back. The area around Kingfisher Bridge to the south, which was muddy and messy, has also been tidied up.
One resident told us: “I wanted to say how brilliant it is to have a proper path in the fields… it will make such a huge difference in the winter not having to struggle through thick mud”.
The next stage will be a section along Coombes Lane and Coles Lane near Barkham, with work set to start in early to mid-October.
 Bikes for Ukraine
Earlier this year we asked people to donate bikes that were collecting dust to Ukrainian guests in the borough.
The My Journey team who co-ordinated the scheme had an overwhelming response, and nearly 50 bikes have been professionally safety checked, sanitised and given to guests.
This was so successful, both in people's generosity and in the freedom and enjoyment it gave the guests, we are once more asking people to dig out any unwanted bikes (children and/or adults) so they can be re-homed.
If you have a bike to donate, please get in touch with our My Journey team at myjourney@wokingham.gov.uk.
 Rail strikes are back
It has been announced that there are three further days of rail strikes planned, which will affect some journeys to, from and through the borough's stations.
Strike days have been announed as:
- Saturday 1 October 2022
- Wednesday 5 October 2022
- Saturday 8 October 2022
- Services will also start later on Sunday 2, Thursday 6 and Sunday 9 October.
Keep up to date on the National Rail website, and check before you travel.
 M4 updates
National Highways has reviewed the roadworks plan for this coming weekend, and given the national rail strike and the Reading match taking place at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday 1 October, has amended the planned closure so that the M4 is open all that day.
To see more information on the planned closures, including diversion routes, visit the National Highways M4 webpage:
- The M4 between junctions 12 and 11 will be closed overnight (eastbound only) 10pm on 30 September to 6am on 1 October
- The M4 junctions 12 and 11 will then be closed overnight (eastbound only) from 10pm on 1 October to 6am on 3 October
- The M4 and associated slip roads will be closed eastbound between junctions 11 (Reading) and 10 (Wokingham) from 10pm on 7 October to 6am on 10 October
- The M4 and associated slip roads will be closed eastbound between junctions 11 (Reading) and 10 (Wokingham) from 10pm on 15 October to 6am on 17 October
 Upcoming roadworks
Arborfield
2-way traffic lights - Barkham Road, Arborfield
2-way traffic lights will be on Barkham Road, Arborfield between Langley Common Road and Barkham Bridge on 28 September, 9.30am to 4pm, to undertake carriageway investigations. https://one.network/?GB131021025
2-way traffic lights - Eversley Road, Arborfield
2-way traffic lights will be in place in Eversley Road, Arborfield between Poperinghe Way and Nine Mile Ride Extension between 9 to 12 October so Openreach can replace a telegraph pole. https://One.network/?GB130940903
Earley
Multi-way traffic lights - Rushey Way, Earley
Multi-way traffic lights will be in place on Rushey Way, Earley at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre on 27 September, 9.30am to 4pm, to make footway repairs. https://one.network/?GB131019503
Multi-way Traffic Lights - Rushey Way, Earley
Multi-way traffic lights will be in place on Rushey Way, moving in sections between 29 September and 25 November. This is so that Cityfibre can install new fibre optic cables and cabinets. https://one.network/?GB130913766
Finchampstead
Multi-way traffic lights - Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead
Multi-way traffic lights will be in place on Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead at the junction with Sandhurst Road, 2 to 3 October between 9.30am and 3pm to replace damaged kerbs. https://one.network/?GB131082793
Remenham
Two-way traffic lights - Henley Road, Remenham
Two- way traffic lights will be in place on Henley Road, Remenham between Upper Culham Lane and Rose Lane on 27 September, 9.30am to 4pm, to undertake carriageway investigations. https://one.network/?GB131020288
Shinfield
Road closure - Hollow Lane, Shinfield
Hollow Lane, Shinfield will be closed between Hyde End Road and Shinfield Eastern Relief Road from 27 to 30 September, 8pm to 6am, to complete resurfacing works. https://one.network/?GB130935705
Sindlesham
2-way traffic lights - Mole Road, Sindlesham
2-way traffic lights will be in place in Mole Road, Sindlesham betweenCopse Barn Hill Lane and Parkcorner Lane between 9 - 12 Oct so Openreach can replace a telegraph pole. https://one.network/?GB130941000
Sonning
2-way traffic lights - Thames Street, Sonning
2-way traffic lights will be on Thames Street, Sonning between Sonning Bridge & High Street 30/09 - 02/10 so Thames Water can undertake carriageway repairs. https://one.network/?GB131022708
Swallowfield
2-way traffic lights - Church Road, Swallowfield
2-way traffic lights will be in place on Church Road, Swallowfield near Nutbean Lane between 3 and 7 October so that Thames Water can complete a water main connection. https://one.network/?GB130742953
Twyford
2-way traffic lights - London Road, Twyford
2-way traffic lights will be in place on London Road, Twyford between Loddon Hall Road and Sycamore Drive between 4 and 7 October so Thames Water can complete a water main connection. https://one.network/?GB130936492
Wokingham
Two-way traffic lights - Wellington Road, Wokingham
Two-way traffic lights will be in place on Wellington Road, Wokingham on 28 September, 9.30am to 4pm, to undertake carriageway investigations. https://one.network/?GB131021025
Multi-way lights - Reading Road, Wokingham
Multi-way lights will be on Reading Road, Wokingham at Oxford Road between 4 to 6 October, 9.30am to 3.30pm so Thames Water can undertake sewer cleaning works. https://one.network/?GB130790892
Two-way trafflc lights - Matthewsgreen Road, Wokingham
Two-way traffic lights will be in place on Matthewsgreen Road, Wokingham between Trinder Road and Eamer Crescent between 4 to 11 October so SGN can disconnect gas services. https://one.network/?GB130869943
4-way traffic lights - Old Forest Road, Wokingham
4-way traffic lights will be in place on Old Forest Road, Wokingham between Lenham Close and Lowther Road between 5 to 6 October, 9.30am to 4pm to install two new lamp posts. https://one.network/?GB131049228
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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