Wokingham Borough Connect
 Works to start on London Road
Two major utility companies are joining forces to carry out essential works, while reducing the impact on motorists.
SGN and SEW will be working on London Road in Wokingham to upgrade the gas mains and replace water mains, starting 18 March for around eight weeks.
Rolling lights will be in place between Whitlock Avenue and William Heelas Way throughout this time.
The entrance to Plough Lane from London Road will be closed from 22 April to 10 May to relieve some of the pressure on the main road into town, a signed diversion route via Oak Avenue and Binfield Road will be in place.
- For more information on SGN's works call 0800 912 1700 or email customer@sgn.co.uk
- For more information on SEW's works call 0333 000 0001
 Network Rail works this weekend
Network Rail will be continuing their work to upgrade the track this weekend and so will be closing Wokingham Level Crossing from 10pm on 16 March until 6am on 18 March.
There will also be rail replacement services during this time.
 Hop on your bike this Easter
Avanti Cycling are running Bikeability Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 3 courses during the Easter holidays.
- Bikeability Level 1 course is open to children seven years and above who are in Year 3.
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Bikeability Level 1/2 course is open to children who are confident cyclists nine years and above and who are in Years 5, 6 and 7.
- Bikeability Level 3 course is open to children 10 years and above who have completed Bikeability Level 2 and are in Year 6 and above.
The courses will take place at Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Woodley.
 Final chance to have your say on A329 Reading Road
We are in the final few days of our consultation on the A329 Reading Road cycle and pedestrian improvements, so don't miss your chance to have your say before the consultation closes on Monday (18 March).
We're planning to improve the route along the A329 Reading Road between Wokingham town centre and neighbourhoods to the west near Winnersh.
This is designed to tackle the things you've told us you're worried about when you're walking and cycling, particularly your and your children's safety
This is part of our efforts to tackle the climate emergency, reduce air pollution and congestion and improve people's health by making it easier to walk or cycle.
 Say no to road worker abuse
Around 300 incidents verbal and physical abuse are reported weekly by road workers around the country and it’s time we stood against it.
Behind every orange cone and traffic sign are dedicated individuals working hard to improve our roads.
To help keep them and other road users safe:
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Slow down and be patient: this can prevent accidents and ensure the safety of road workers
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Obey traffic signs: ignoring roadwork instructions endangers workers and fellow motorists and road users
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Give space and respect: avoid honking, shouting, or making rude gestures towards road workers and treat them with the same respect and courtesy you would expect in your workplace.
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Report abuse: if you witness abuse or harassment towards road workers, report it to the police either online or by calling 101
By working together, we can put an end to the abuse.
For more information visit the Stamp it Out campaign website.
 Upcoming roadworks
Pothole repairs
Pothole repairs will be taking place on roads across the borough in the next few days. Road closures will need to be in place while the work is carried out, but it is expected this will only be for a few hours.
Access to homes and businesses will remain as far as possible. For more information visit the links below:
Kybes Lane, Grazeley
Linden Hill Lane, Hare Hatch
Hatch Ride, Crowthorne
New Mill Road, Finchampstead
Castle Road, Farley Hill
Twyford Road, Wokingham
Charvil
2-way Lights - A4 New Bath Road, Charvil
The lights will be in place between Loddon Drive and Park View Drive on 21 March, 9.30am to 3.30pm, to carry out streetlight works.
https://one.network/?GB137692672
Earley
Road Closure - Mays Lane, Earley
Thames Water will be closing the road from its junction with Courts Road to carry out pipe repairs from 18 to 22 March. Access will be maintained wherever possible for residents and businesses.
https://one.network/?GB137846866
Winnersh
2-way Lights - B3030 Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh
Thames Water will be undertaking reinstatement works near Arbor Lane from 14 to 15 March.
https://one.network/?GB137794511
Woodley
Multi-way Lights – Headley Road, Woodley
The lights will be in place at the Lidl Roundabout on 19 March, 9.30am to 3.30pm to replace a signpost.
https://one.network/?GB137847650
2-way Lights - Butts Hill Road, Woodley
The lights will be in place near Blossom Grove on 22 March, 9.30am to 33.0pm, to replace a light column. https://one.network/?GB137692526
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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