Wokingham Borough Connect
 Network Rail works begin tomorrow
Network Rail's closure of the Wokingham Station level crossing (Barkham Road) will start tomorrow night (26 January) from 10pm, with the crossing being closed until 4am on 19 February.
Next week Star Lane crossing (Easthampstead Road) will also close, with rail replacement services in mid-February.
These closures are to allow Network Rail to carry out the final stages of their re-signalling programme, which will see new equipment and a renewed track installed.
Level crossing closures
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Wokingham Station - closure planned from 10pm on 26 January to 4am on 19 February
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Star Lane - closure planned from 10pm on 2 February to 4am on 19 February
Diversion routes will be clearly signed and can be seen by visiting the links above.
Rail replacement
Rail replacement buses will be in place from 11 February to 18 February.
National Rail recommend using their journey planner to find out the best way to travel during these times.
 Have you had your say in our Local Transport Plan consultation?
Everyone who travels around Wokingham Borough is invited to share their views on a vision for a healthier, safer and more environmentally friendly transport network.
We are consulting on our revised Local Transport Plan, a “big picture” strategy that sets out how all kinds of provision will be offered in future, and where we should seek funding for improvements.
It aims to create opportunities for people to walk or wheel, cycle or take the bus or train for everyday trips, supporting the Government’s goal of making these the natural choices for shorter journeys and parts of longer ones.
The plan sets out to reduce congestion on the roads for trips where driving is needed, while reducing serious road collisions and making travel safer for everyone.
It aims to increase access to parks, leisure centres, public services and workplaces while reducing harmful air pollution and noise. This supports our aim of improving people’s physical and mental health.
Everyone can read the plan and respond at engage.wokingham.gov.uk until Friday 23 February.
Feedback from this consultation will be considered while making final changes and the plan could be adopted in late summer 2024.
 Parking restrictions approved across the borough
New on-street parking restrictions are coming to almost 60 roads across the borough after requests from residents and councillors.
The restrictions were approved at an independent executive member decision meeting last week, where all proposals were approved with the exception of London Road which is to be amended to single yellow lines rather than double yellow lines and Colemansmoor Road where parking issues will be further investigated before a decision is made.
Following on from the call-in period ending - during which councillors can request that a decision is reviewed - the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) will be sealed and a 'Notice of Making' issued.
A full list of the roads and restrictions are available on our webpage, as well as information including objections to schemes and officer response.
 Did you know?
Just because you can't see someone working at roadworks, it doesn't mean nothing is happening.
There are a number of reasons that work might not be taking place despite areas of the road being closed. Here are just a few:
- When concrete and other materials, such new road surfaces, are drying, it takes time for them to reach the required strength in order for vehicles to drive or pedestrians to walk safely over it.
- Gas leaks can be fixed by spraying the inside of a main which takes time to dry before the main can be tested to ensure that the repair has worked. New sections of a main are pressure tested over a period to check for leaks.
- Parts need to be specially made in some cases and certain materials are difficult to get hold of.
- An area of the road may have been undermined by a water leak or a collapsed sewer and it is not safe to open the road to traffic as the road may collapse.
- On larger projects, work may be taking place elsewhere. The scheme may require works in nearby locations whilst other excavations are still open. One example is jointing electricity mains, as it’s not practical to always close the joint hole whilst other mains are being laid.
- Service connections require work on private property. For a private gas supply, there is the connection to mains in the road or footway but a connection is also needed in the property. It is not practical to reinstate the excavation whilst this takes place in case further work is necessary in the road.
- They may have left the site to collect additional materials or for a break, especially in adverse weather.
- When a new water main is installed, the new pipes need pressure testing and then chlorination. After 36 hours, a sample is taken to ensure it is safe to use. The site does not need to be manned during this period but it is inefficient to remove traffic management in case further work is needed.
This list is not conclusive of course, but covers some of the main reasons, especially that the gang may simply be having a break that they are legally entitled to take. They work in difficult conditions and this is important from a safeguarding perspective.
 Upcoming roadworks
Arborfield
Multi-way lights – Barkham Road, Arborfield
These lights will be in place at the junction of Barkham Street on 29 January, 9.30am to 3.30pm to replace a sign post.
https://one.network/?GB137162236
Barkham
2-way lights – Langley Common Road, Barkham
These lights will be in place between Biggs Lane and Princess Marina Drive on 23 January, 9.30am to 4pm to repair the carriageway.
https://one.network/?GB137174324
Charvil
2-way lights – Old Bath Road, Charvil
These lights will be in place between Edward Road and Weavers Way, 22 January, 9.30am to 4pm to allow WBC to repair the carriageway.
https://one.network/?GrB137118977
2-way lights – Old Bath Road, Charvil
These lights will be in place between Park Lane and A4 New Bath Road on 1 to 7 February to allow TWG to connect a new water main.
https://one.network/?GB137030596
Earley
Multi-way lights – Wilderness Road, Earley
These lights will be in place at the junction of Whiteknights Rd on 24 January, 9.30am to 4pm to repair the carriageway.
https://one.network/?GB137178843
2-way lights – Lower Earley Way, Earley
These lights will be in place between Meldreth Way and Cutbush Lane on 29 January, 9.30am to 3.30pm to replace bollards and a sign post.
https://one.network/?GB137162367
Finchampstead
Multi-way lights – Longwater Road Finchampstead
These lights will be in place at the junction of Longwater Lane on 30 January to 1 February, 8am to 6pm to allow Gigaclear to carry out clearing blockages on the telecoms network.
https://one.network/?GB137229049
2-way lights – Reading Road Finchampstead
These lights will be in place between Park Lane and Fleet Hill on 31 January to 2 February, 9.30am to 4pm to allow Gigaclear to clear blockages on existing network.
https://one.network/?GB137232830
Shinfield
2-way lights – Shinfield Road, Shinfield
These lights will be in place between Pearmans Road and Ducketts Mead on 23 January, 9.30am to 4pm to repair the carriageway.
https://one.network/?GB137183310
2-way lights – Shinfield Road, Shinfield
These lights will be in place between Ducketts Mead and Pearmans Glade on 30 January to 1 February to allow Virgin Media to install broadband apparatus.
https://one.network/?GB137095015
2-way lights – Church Lane, Shinfield
These lights will be in place between Hollow Lane and Skylark Way on 31 January to 7 February to allow Virgin Media to install broadband apparatus.
https://one.network/?GB137059042
Winnersh
2-way lights – Hatch Farm Way, Winnersh
These lights will be in place between Budd Grove and Kings St Lane on 26 January, 9.30am to 3.30pm to carry out bollard maintenance.
https://one.network/?GB137161973
Wokingham
2-way lights – Binfield Road, Wokingham
These lights will be in place between Plough Lane and Twycross Road on 23 January, 9.30am to 3.30pm to carry out streetlight maintenance.
https://one.network/?GB137155775
Woodley
Road Closure – Duffield Road, Woodley
This closure will be in place between Pound Lane and Highcliffe Close on 3 to 8 Februaryto allow Vodafone/EE to carry out telecoms maintenance.
https://one.network/?GB136792226
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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