Wokingham Borough Connect
 Follow us to keep up to speed
Did you know we have a Traffic and Travel Facebook and Twitter page?
This is where we post about the most disruptive works that are being carried out the across the borough by gas, electric, water and telecoms companies, as well as maintenance works carried out by us.
The social pages mirror what we list in this newsletter but, due to the nature of social media, we are also able to provide you with updates if things change, due to weather for example. We're also able to update you on any unplanned changes to the road network, like a closure due to an emergency like a burst pipe.
So why not follow us to stay up to speed?
 Walk to school week
Well done to all those who have been taking part in Walk to School Week this week.
This year's challenge encourages children to travel actively to school every day this week and look out for wildlife along the way.
The five-day walking challenge is an annual celebration of the walk to school and the perfect activity to celebrate National Walking Month this May.
Through this challenge, children will be well on their way to reaching their recommended 60 minutes minimum of physical activity per day before even reaching the school gates!
 Latest on our annual road maintenance programme
Our annual maintenance programme continues with all the main surface dressing works now complete.This treatment seals the road surface from water while also enhancing its skid resistance.
Next week the team will be carrying out final works as part of the surface dressing phase of the programme which include painting road marking. Ironworks will also be carried out to ensure all drains and manhole covers are level with the resurfaced road.
Details of where our team are working this month can be found on our website.
As always, works are weather dependent and subject to change but the signage on site of the works will display up to date information if changes do occur.
 Free bike checks this Sunday
Dr Bike will be at The Queen's Oak in Finchampstead this Sunday carrying out free bike checks to make sure your bike is roadworthy.
Date: Sunday, 21 May 2023
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: The Queen's Oak Public House, Church Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4LS
If there are any parts needed or it's beyond the scope of the session he'll let you know and give you some advice and options to get your bike ready to ride.
Make sure you book an appointment to avoid disappointment.
 Upcoming roadworks
Arborfield
2-way lights – Barkham Road
These lights will be in place between Barkham Street and Bearwood Road on 25-26 May, 9:30am–4pm to allow road maintenance works to be carried out. https://one.network/?GB134014582
Barkham
2-way lights – Barkham Road
These lights will be in place between Edneys Hill and Dowles Barn Close on 22 May to allow street lighting to be replaced. https://one.network/?GB134116091
Earley
2-way lights – Lower Earley Way West
These lights will be in place east of Beeston Way on 23-26 May to allow Vodafone to carry out telecom installation works. https://one.network/?GB133702046
Road closure – Gipsy Lane
This closure will be in place overnight between Rushey Way and Meadow Road on 26-27 May, 8pm-6am, to allow resurfacing works to be carried out. https://one.network/?GB134109181
Finchampstead
2-way lights – Nine Mile Ride
These lights will be in place between Heath Ride and Kiln Ride on 25 May–1 June to allow SGN to carry out disconnection works. https://one.network/?GB133949323
Hurst
2-way lights – Lodge Road
These lights will be in place between Nursery Close and Whistley Green on 22 May, 9:30am - 4pm, to allow highway maintenance works to be carried out. https://one.network/?GB134019295
Three Mile Cross
2-way lights – Church Lane
These lights will be in place between Brookers Hill and Hayes Drive on 22-31 May to allow SSE carry out installation works. https://one.network/?GB134060281
Wokingham
Multi-way lights – Nine Mile Ride
These lights will be in place between Grove Close and Soldiers Rise on 22 May, 9:30am-3:30pm, to allow Openreach to carry out telecom maintenance works. https://one.network/?GB133828803
Multi-way lights – Warren House Road
These lights will be in place at the junction of Diamond Jubilee Way on 24-26 May to allow CityFibre to carry out telecom installation works. https://one.network/?GB134067868
Multi-way lights – Finchampstead Road
These lights will be in place at the junction of Eastheath Ave on 24-26 May to allow South East Water carry out maintenance works. https://one.network/?GB134069526
2-way lights – Binfield Road
These lights will be in place between Twycross Road and Plough Lane on 26 May, 9:30am-4pm, to allow streetlighting works to be carried out. https://one.network/?GB134150703
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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