Wokingham Borough Connect
 Junction to close as new road progresses
Don't forget we're partially closing the junction of Finchampstead Road and Molly Millars Lane in Wokingham over two weekends next month.
We need these closures to build a bigger roundabout at this junction, to support construction of the South Wokingham Distributor Road.
There'll be a longer period of closure from late July onwards, which is expected to run until early next year.
The upcoming weekend closures will take place as follows, while our partners at Balfour Beatty install underground utility pipes and cables.:
Each closure starts at 6am Saturday and ends by 6am Monday, though we’ll reopen earlier if work finishes ahead of schedule. Access to homes and businesses will remain open with a signed diversion in place.
Don't miss the latest news about the South Wokingham Distributor Road - if you or anyone you know is likely to be affected, we'll send any urgent updates through our South Wokingham community newsletter.
 Above: last year's Nagar Kirtan parade approaching the Wokingham Borough boundary from east Reading
Temporary disruption to help Sikh community celebrate origins
There'll be road closures in our borough and Reading on Sunday 4 May as our Sikh communities host a celebratory procession, or Nagar Kirtan.
The event includes the singing of holy songs and will mark Vaisakhi, an annual event that commemorates the birth of the Sikh faith and community, or Panth.
The closures will be rolling, with roads reopening in the order shown below once the procession has passed.
They'll run from 11am until 3pm along the following route:
- Cumberland Road >
- A4 London Road >
- A329 Wokingham Road >
- B3350 Church Road >
- Culver Lane >
- Whitegates Lane >
- The Drive >
- A4 London Road >
- Cumberland Road
 Town centre closures to support the fun of the Fayre
Denmark Street and Market Place in Wokingham will be closed from 6am to 7pm on Monday 5 May for the Wokingham Lions Club's annual May Fayre.
This much-loved event will open at 10am and includes a children's funfair and farm, ferret racing, Morris dancing and food and drink stalls.
There'll be scores of market stalls along Denmark Street and Erfstadt Court, a picnic area on Elms Field and an events marquee with live music and other entertainment.
All proceeds from the afternoon will benefit local charities.
 Diversions for Bank Holiday run across Shinfield parish
There'll also be road closures and diversions across Shinfield, Three Mile Cross and Spencers Wood on Monday 5 May for the Reading Roadrunners' Shinfield 10K.
The main race starts at 9.30am, followed by a series of junior races from 11.30am.
Planning to travel further afield over the early May Bank Holiday weekend? Make sure you check for disruption before heading off using the National Highways and National Rail websites.
 Date announced for improved bus route
The number 3 bus between Wokingham town and Barkham, Finchampstead and Arborfield will be more frequent from Monday 19 May.
Reading Buses will run the service up to every 30 minutes on this section between 6.30am and 7pm, and on Saturdays between 8am and 6pm.
The Sunday timetable is also being improved, with buses now running directly to Wokingham hourly between 8.30am and 8pm.
Thames Valley Science Park in Shinfield will now be served by buses that run to and from Wokingham on Monday to Fridays, providing a new direct link.
There'll still be buses up to every 15 minutes between Reading and Shinfield, via Royal Berkshire Hospital, with minor changes to allow for the route extensions.
 Listening to your needs and supporting sustainable travel
Reading Buses is already running an hourly service on the 3 on a commercial basis, including more frequent journeys between Arborfield and Reading.
We tendered for a contract to run the Wokingham to Arborfield stage more frequently earlier this year, following feedback from residents.
The weekday and Saturday daytime improvements have been funded through contributions from developers building new housing in the borough.
The Sunday and weekday evening journeys are Government funded through our Bus Service Improvement Plan, working in partnership with Reading Buses.
The first in a series of guided cycle rides for adults will take place tomorrow (Friday 25 April) to help prepare for the Wokingham Bikeathon, which takes place on Sunday, 23 June and is now open to registrations from cyclists of all ages. To take part in the guided rides, be sure to book in advance.
 Upcoming roadworks
Barkham
Multi-way traffic lights - Barkham Road
Monday 28 April to Friday 9 May (9.30am to 4pm)
Multi-way traffic lights will be in place between Barkham Street and Doles Lane while we carry out drainage works. View on our interactive map
Earley
Multi-way traffic lights - Rushey Way
Tuesday 29 April, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Multi-way traffic lights will be in place at the junction with Chalfont Road while we carry out cable repair works. View on our interactive map
Two-way traffic lights - Wilderness Road
Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May (7pm to 6am)
Two-way traffic lights will be used near the junction with Wokingham Road while CityFibre carry out chamber installation. View on our interactive map
Remenham
Multi-way traffic lights - White Hill
Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 April (7pm to 6am)
There'll be multi-way traffic lights between A321 Wargrave Road and Remenham Church Lane while CityFibre remove a blockage. View on our interactive map
Twyford
Multi-way traffic lights – Hurst Road
Tuesday 29 April to Friday 1 May
Multi-way traffic lights will be in operation at the junction with Broadwater Road for Thames Water to carry out a valve exchange. View on our interactive map
Grazeley
Road closure - Grazeley Green Road
Sunday 4 May and Monday 5 May
The road will be closed from its junction with Fullers Lane and Goring Lane to allow for handrail installation by Network Rail. View on our interactive map
Keeping up to date
- For planned and emergency roadworks, follow us on Facebook
- To find out about roadworks near you, visit our interactive map
- For active and sustainable travel, visit MyJourney Wokingham
- Visit our major new roads page for plans and updates
- Find out more about re-surfacing and repairs including potholes
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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.
- Find out more about parking and permits including car park locations and costs, resident permits, park and ride services and appealing a parking fine
- Our transport and travel page includes applying for a senior citizen's or disabled person's bus and train pass, as well as public transport information
- The blue parking badges page has information on applying for, using, replacing and returning your blue badge
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