Wokingham Borough Connect
 Improving accessibility at Wokingham station
Organisations supporting older adults and those with disabilities have joined forces to make train travel more accessible for all.
The Ability Travel Team at Optalis, who provide care and support on our behalf, worked with the Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB) and CLASP to develop a new Easy Read Station Guide for Wokingham train station.
Easy Read is an accessible format, using simple language and pictures to support those that need help reading. The guide was put together with members from CLASP, who reviewed the text and helped with the photography.
The new guide was introduced at an event held at Wokingham Train Station that raised awareness of learning disabilities and shared information about using travel, including travel training support available from Optalis Ability Travel Team.
For more information about the Easy Read Station Guide for Wokingham, you can pick a leaflet up at the station or download it here.
If you would like to know more about travel training, please visit the Ability Travel Team page for more information and to get in touch.
 Closures on the M4
National Highways have announced further closures on the M4 this week as part of their upgrade programme.
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The M4 and associated slip roads will be closed overnight in both directions junctions 6 (Slough-Windsor) and 8/9 (Maidenhead) on Thursday 13 October. Clearly signed diversions will be in place using the A355, A332, A308 and the A308M.
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The M4 and associated slip roads will be closed overnight eastbound between junctions 11 (Reading) and 10 (Wokingham) on Friday 14 October. Clearly signed diversions will be in place using the B3270, A3290 and the A329M.
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M4 junction 5: the M4 junction 5 westbound between slip roads will be closed overnight on Friday 14 October.Diversion – exit the M4 at junction 5 westbound and re-enter the M4 at junction 5 westbound.
- The M4 and associated slip roads will be closed eastbound between junctions 11 (Reading) and 10 (Wokingham) from 15 to 17 October. The closure will start after 10pm Saturday 15 October and the motorway will reopen by 6am on Monday 17 October 2022. Clearly signed diversions will be in place using the B3270, A3290 and the A329M.
 Protect your bike from theft
Thames Valley Police are reminding people to keep their bikes safe, after an increase in thefts has been reported in the area.
Their top ten tips, including the best way to lock and secure your bike, where to park and how to register your bike, can help cyclists protect their property from theft.
Visit the Thames Valley Police webpage for full information and guidance, including what to do if your bike is stolen.
 Upcoming roadworks
Barkham
Multi-way lights – Bearwood Road, Barkham
These lights will be in place at the junctioin with Coombes Lane on 17 October, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to resurface Coombes Lane.
https://one.network/?GB131179779
Earley
Multi-way lights – Gipsy Lane, Earley
These lights will be in place between Silverdale Road and Meadow Road, 17 to 18 October, 9.30am to 3pm. This is to install a new dropped crossing.
https://one.network/?GB131119737
2-way lights – Elm Road, Earley
The lights will be in place between Langdale Gardens and Elm Lane on 19 October, 9.30am to 3.30pm. This is to allow Openreach to install a new pole.
https://one.network/?GB131226697
Finchampstead
2-way lights – Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead
The lights will be in place between Barkham Ride and Pine Drive, 20 to 24 October, 9.30am to 4pm, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow SEW to replace a leaking communication pipe.
https://one.network/?GB131182969
2-way lights – Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead
The lights will be in place between Barkham Ride and Nine Mile Ride, 17 to 19 October, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow SEW to replace a leaking communication pipe.
https://one.network/?GB131147017
Hurst
2-way lights – Davis Street, Hurst
The lights will be in place on the M4 bridge from 17 to 19 October, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to install new bridge joints.
https://one.network/?GB131215495
Shinfield
2-way lights – Brookers Hill, Shinfield
The lights will be in place between Church Lane and Hollow Lane, from 20 to 26 October. This is to allow SGN to install a gas service from the main into site.
https://one.network/?GB131056114
Multi-way lights – Shinfied Road, Shinfield
These lights will be in place between Pearmans Glade and Oakside Way, 24 to 28 October. This is to allow TWG to install pipework for a fire hydrant.
https://one.network/?GB130977833
Wokingham
Multi-way lights – Jubilee Avenue, Wokingham
These lights will be in place between at the junction with Holt Lane, 24 to 27 Ocotber, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to install a tactile crossing.
https://one.network/?GB131020482
Woodley
Multi-way lights – Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley
These lights will be in place between Coniston Close and Crockhamwell Road, 19 to 20 October, 9.30am to 3.30pm. This is to install a dropped crossing.
https://one.network/?GB131119844
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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