Wokingham Borough Connect
 Another funding lifeline for local buses
Subsidised buses in Wokingham Borough have received a funding boost to keep them going until we can agree new long-term contracts with operators.
We've extended our support, which was due to expire on 31 March, until 31 August to help services facing reduced passenger numbers and high running costs.
Our executive made the decision last week (Thursday 16 February) and agreed to put the contracts to tender for three years from September, allowing for increased costs. We previously sought the same service at the same rate but weren't successful.
The contracted routes, currently run by Reading Buses and Thames Valley Buses, serve Wokingham town centre and its surroundings, villages south of the M4, the A327 corridor and the number 19 routes from Lower Earley to Reading.
The extended funding and new contracts will be partly funded by payments that developers must make towards local services or infrastructure. We're committed to supporting public transport, along with walking and cycling options, to meet our environmental commitments and help you live healthily and affordably.
 Reminder: Wokingham Half Marathon road closures
There will be road closures in place across the borough this Sunday (26 February) for the annual Wokingham Half Marathon to take place.
Organisers will try to be flexible where possible before the race begins at 10am, but you should plan for roads to be closed from 8am as organisers set up and prepare the course.
You can find out more information about the closures, as well as other important information about the event, on the Wokingham Half Marathon website.
Roads that are closed, partially closed or affected:
- A321 Twyford Road
- Milton Road
- Glebelands Road
- Rectory Road
- Broad Street
- Rose Street
- Wiltshire Road
- Bell Foundry Lane
- North Wokingham Distributor Road
- Warren House Road
- Forest Road
- Maidenhead Road
- The Straight Mile
- Darvills Lane
- Hungerford LaneB3018
- Hinton Road
- Wokingham Road
- Broadcommon Road
- Broadcommon Lane
- A321 junction with North Wokingham Distributor Road
- Station Road/Shute End
- Peach Street/Market Place
 Have your say: Current consultation reminders
Don't forget to visit our Engage Wokingham Borough platform to have your say on issues affecting how you move round the borough.
Currently you can give us your views on:
- How you can help shape our new Local Transport Plan
- How taxi licences are awarded
- How safe you feel when out and about
If you haven't already, you'll need to register to take part. Registering is quick, easy and free. If you know someone who'd like to take part but doesnt have internet access, they can call our customer services team on (0118) 974 6000 or pop into their local library.
 Rail replacement service this weekend
Network Rail are carrying out planned engineering works between Reading and London Waterloo this weekend.
A bus replacement service will be in place between Bracknell and Reading on Saturday (25 February) and Ascot and Reading on Sunday (26 February).
For more information and to plan your route, visit National Rail.
 Earley Station Road car park closure
Earley Station Road car park will be closed this weekend to allow Network Rail to store equipment and materials while they work on the line.
The car park will be closed from 9am tomorrow (24 February) until 6am on Monday (27 February).
 Upcoming roadworks
Charvil
2-way lights – A3032 Old Bath Road
The lights will be in place between Edward Road and Waterside Court, on 2 March 9.30am to 4pm. This is to replace a lantern.
Earley
2-way lights – B3350 Church Road
The lights will be in place between Culver Lane and Oldfield Close, from 1 to 8 March This is to allow SGN to carry out new service connection.
Finchampstead
Multi-way lights – B3016 Longwater Road
These lights will be in place various points between Jubilee Road and Bannister Gardens, from 28 February to 2nd March 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out remedial works. https://one.network/?GB132142352
2-way lights – Barkham Ride
The lights will be in place at the junction of Carolina Place, from 1 to 2 March, 9.30am to 3pm. This is to carry out remedial ironworks. https://one.network/?GB132142356
Hare Hatch
2-way lights – A4 Bath Road
The lights will be in place between Canhurst Lane and Linden Hill Lane, on 2 March 9.30am to 4pm.This is to replace a lantern.
Swallowfield
Multi-way lights – B3349 Basingstoke Road
These lights will be in place between Charlton Lane and The Street, from 2 to 3 March 10am to 4pm. This is to allow remedial ironworks.
Wokingham
The lights will be in place between Station Road and Broad Street, from 1 to 3 March 7pm - 6am. This is to allow SE water to carry out renewal of fire hydrant pit frame and cover. https://one.network/?GB132954056
Multi-way lights – Keephatch Road
These lights will be in place at the junction with Budges Road, from 2 to 8 March. This is to allow Gigaclear to carry out excavation works to install duct and build associated chambers and cabinets for fibre optic cable installation.
Woodley
2-way lights – Loddon Bridge Road
The lights will be in place between The Ridgeway and Colesmansmoor Road, from 28 February to 2 March 9pm to 6am. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out new connection. https://one.network/?GB132092425
2-way lights – Butts Hill Road, Woodley
The lights will be in place between Maple Grove and Ravensbourne Drive, on 28 February 9.30am to 3.30pm. This is to allow BT to carry out replacement of a pole.
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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