‘++UPDATED++ We have been informed that the work planned for this weekend has been postponed due to wintry conditions.
A spokesperson said: “Surfacing work at Arborfield Road is being postponed until further notice, due to the weather forecast for this weekend.”
The original article is below and is now out of date.
PLANS are being made to close a road that links Shinfield and Arborfield for what is hoped to be the final time.
This weekend, builders Hochtief are anticipating being able to lay the final surfacing and road markings on the A327 by the Magpie and Parrot pub.
When done it should complete the new Shinfield Relief Road, which was due to be opened last summer.
As a result, the road will be closed from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. If the weather is bad – and there is the possibility of snow this weekend –then it is hoped to carry out the work from Saturday through to Sunday morning.
Hochtief said that the previous road closure could not be completed as planned after an incident which saw a car drive through the road closed signs and prevent “critical activities” from taking place.
The spokesperson added: “As the surfacing is required in a large working area, for
the safety of the travelling public and the workforce, a full road closure has been permitted by Wokingham Borough Council.
“During the closure access will be maintained for residents and businesses, however, through-traffic will be diverted at the Esso garage in Shinfield and at the Bull Inn at Arborfield Cross.
“Due to the nature of this work and the equipment we will be using, some additional noise is likely to be experienced.”
During the works, a diversion will be in place.
Westbound traffic
– At Arborfield Cross take the B3030 (Sindlesham Road, Mole Road, King Street) to Winnersh;
– Turn left onto the A329 (Reading Road) and then left onto the B3270 (Lower Earley Way North, Lower Earley Way);
– Continue along the B3270 to Black Boy roundabout and then travel over the new M4 bridge to join the A327 to Shinfield.
Eastbound traffic
– From Black Boy roundabout take the B3270 (Lower Earley Way, Lower Earley Way North);
– At Winnersh turn right onto the A329 (Reading Road) and then right onto the B3030 (King Street, Mole Road, Sindlesham Road) to Arborfield Cross.
