A FINAL push to complete an overdue roads project will see a major road closed later this month.
The Shinfield Eastern Relief Road was due to open last summer but has seen various issues cause delays.
Now, the road is weeks away from completion but to get there a final road closure is required. Work to finish drainage and the carriageway by the Magpie and Parrot pub will force the A327 Arborfield Road to be shut from 9pm on Friday, January 20 to 6am on Monday, January 23.
During the closures, residents will have access, but through traffic will be diverted at the Esso garage in Shinfield and at The Bull Inn at Arborfield Cross.
A spokesperson for builders Hochtief said: “Whilst good progress was made at Arborfield Road (A327) during December, there is outstanding drainage reinstatement and full depth carriageway reconstruction, near to the Magpie and Parrot public house, remaining.
“These activities involve a large working area and require sufficient time for the materials to set hard before the final surfacing and road markings can be laid, therefore, for the safety of the travelling public and the workforce, a full road closure has been permitted by Wokingham Borough Council.”
No date has been set for the opening date has been set for the opening of the road, but Hochtief expect it to be within a couple of weeks.
Diversions
Westbound Traffic
At Arborfield Cross: B3030, left onto the A329 (Reading Road) and then left onto the B3270 to Black Boy roundabout and then over the new M4 bridge to join the A327.
Eastbound Traffic
From Black Boy roundabout take the B3270. At Winnersh turn right onto the A329 and then right onto the B3030 to Arborfield Cross.
