Wokingham Borough Connect
 Half-term rail replacement service
Network Rail will be carrying out engineering works on the railway line between Bracknell and Reading next week.
There will be no trains running between 13 February and 17 February and a rail replacement service will be available for those needing to travel.
 Easthampstead Road level crossing and road closure.
Network Rail will be carrying out works and improvements to Star Lane level crossing on Easthampstead Road this month, which will mean the road will be closed at the crossing.
The road will be closed from 11pm on Sunday 12 February and will re-open on Friday 17 February at 10pm.
Included in the works will be:
- Replacing around 40 new sleepers and ballasts
- Installation of a new cycle friendly veloSTRAIL level crossing surface
- New tarmac and road markings on the roads either side of the crossing
During the works, the road will be closed to traffic and diversions will be in place.
Pedestrian access will remain on a temporary walkway (unless barriers are down).
 London Road bridge works to begin
Temporary traffic lights are planned for London Road, Reading, until May, as Network Rail begins work improving the 1917 railway bridge.
Work will run from Monday, 13 February to Tuesday, 9 May.
The nature of the work means the structure will be hidden by scaffolding and a sheeted covering, to stop paint and debris from escaping the worksite.
The 106-year-old bridge over London Road, which carries the line between Wokingham and Reading, needs new paint to stop the structure from rusting.
The temporary traffic lights will mean that traffic can still travel during the works, but people should plan longer for their journeys.
 Who's digging now?
Did you know that of the more than 5,000 street works that take place in Wokingham Borough each year, about 75 per cent of them are utility companies?
Above ground, our roads and footpaths are how we move around our communities, but below the surface, they play an important role in delivering services to households and businesses.
Under a typical road in the UK run many services connecting buildings to utilities, such as:
- Water
- Sewage
- Gas
- Electricity
- Internet cables
The utility companies need to be able to maintain their existing underground equipment, as well as install new. When utility companies need to carry out work, this will either be planned or emergency work.
Planned work (such as maintenance, new customer connections or upgrades) requires the companies to apply to us for a permit. We can then choose to grant or refuse the permit, or ask them to amend their request.
Emergency work, however, cannot be planned for. Utility companies do not need to apply in advance to carry out emergency works, but they do have a duty to let us know within two hours of the works starting.
We monitor street works, but with more than 5,000 carried out each year we can't be everywhere at all times. If you are concerned with any safety of the works taking place, please call (0118) 974 6000.
 Upcoming roadworks
Barkham
Multi-way lights – B3349 Langley Common Road
These lights will be in place between Biggs Lane and School Road, 10 February 9.30am to 4pm This is to carry out carriageway patching.
https://one.network/?GB132803931
2-way lights – Barkham Road
The lights will be in place between Bearwood Road and Smalley Close, on 13 February, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out carriageway patching. https://one.network/?GB132751172
Earley
Multi-way lights – B3350 Wilderness Road
These lights will be in place between Betchworth Avenue and Beech Lane from 13 to 15 February. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out main clamp in carriageway. https://one.network/?GB132505113
Finchampstead
Multi-way lights – B3348 The Village, Finchampstead
These lights will be in place at the junction with Longwater Lane from 13 – 15 February. This is to allow SEW to renew a stopcock in footway. https://one.network/?GB132447280
Henley on Thames
2-way lights – Henley Bridge
The lights will be in place between Henley Bridge and Remenham Lane, from 9 to 10 February 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out disconnection of supply and connect SWA supply to new bollards. https://one.network/?GB132712619
Lower Earley
Road Closure – Rushey Way, Lower Earley
The closure will be in place between Hilmanton and Rosemary Avenue, from 13 to 17 February. This is to carry out installation of traffic calming islands and change signs. https://one.network/?GB132751742
2-way lights – B3270 Lower Earley Way
The lights will be in place between Cutbush Lane and Meldreth Way, from 16 to 24 February, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out repair works on barriers. https://one.network/?GB132725210
Remenham
Multi-way lights – Remenham Hill
These lights will be in place between Aston Lane and Culham Lane from 13 to 24 February. This is to allow Gigaclear to excavate to install fibre optic cable and other related works. https://one.network/?GB132064480
Sonning
2-way lights – Pound Lane
The lights will be in place between Western Avenue and Mustard Lane, on 10 February 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out carriageway patching. https://one.network/?GB132803772
Twyford
2-way lights – London Road
The lights will be in place between Sycamore Drive and Loddon Hall Road from 7 to 9 February. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out rectification of reinstatement.
Wargrave
2-way lights – High Street
The lights will be in place between Station Road and Braybrooke Road, from 15 to 17 February, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow BT to repair joint box frame and cover. https://one.network/?GB132557446
Wokingham
2-way lights – Broad Street
The lights will be in place between Central Walk and Rose Street, on 9 February 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out carriageway patching works.
https://one.network/?GB132751742
Multi-way lights – Wiltshire Road
These lights will be in place between Crutchley Road and Bell Foundry Lane, from 13 to 15 February, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow CityFibre to carry out excavation works to install duct and build associated chambers and cabinets for fibre optic cable. https://one.network/?GB132383222
2-way lights – A329 London Road
The lights will be in place between Seaford Road and Kerr Gardens, from 14 to 15 February. This is to allow SGN to renew stopcock.
https://one.network/?GB132461888
Road Closure – Easthampstead Road
The closure will be in place on Star Lane level crossing from 11pm on 12 to 10pm on 17 February. This is to allow Network Rail to carry out Transport Authority works. https://one.network/?GB132743940
Road Closure – A3290 and A329M (Bracknell bound)
The closure will be in place between London Road and Coppid Beech roundabout from 17 to 18 February, 8pm to 6am. This is to carry out resurfacing and ancillary works. https://one.network/?GB132745595
Woodley
Multi-way lights – Reading Road
These lights will be between Hanwood Close and London Road from 7 to 9 February. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out maintenance works.
Multi-way lights – Western Avenue
These lights will be in place at the junction of Tiverton Close, on 14 February. This is to allow MBNL to carry out essential works on existing telecommunications equipment using a MEWP to remove/install shroud. https://one.network/?GB132655696
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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