Major roads including the A327 and A329 will see speed limit reductions after plans were approved by the council.
Wokingham Borough Council’s executive member for active travel, transport and highways Martin Alder approved various speed limit changes and parking restrictions today (Friday, May 2).
A 30mph speed limit will be introduced to parts of the A329 Reading Road in Winnersh and London Road in Wokingham.
This speed limit will also be set for Hollow Lane in Shinfield, the A327 Arborfield Road in Shinfield, Bearwood Road in Barkham, the A327 Reading Road, New Mill Lane and Park Lane in Finchampstead.
A report says these restrictions are ‘necessary and expedient to avoid danger to persons or other traffic using these roads.
A consultation on the changes received dozens of letters of support and few objections.
A 40mph speed limit will be put in place on parts of Toutley Road and Longdon Road in Winnersh. These roads currently have a 30mph speed limit, which the council says is ‘not reflective of the road’s function’.
Also approved were plans to introduce double yellow lines on a dozen roads across the borough.
These are Blackthorne Close, Mays Lane, Sheperd’s House Lane, Rushey Way, Colleton Drive, Greenacres Avenue and Hart Dyke Close.
Other locations are Fishponds Road, London Road, Murray Road, Fairwater Drive and Rowan Drive.
Single yellow lines will be introduced introduce single yellow lines at Dunaways Close, Mill Lane, Sheperd’s House Lane, Caroline Drive and St Helier Close.
Finally, a no stopping at a school entrance marking will be introduced on Easthampstead Road, Goodchild Road, School Road and Seaford Road.
Each item has been requested by residents or councillors to improve road safety and reduce traffic.
One supporter of the change on the A327 Reading Road: “Having lived on this road for 28 years and seen numerous accidents including fatalities I am delighted to hear the proposal of the long overdue speed limit.”
Another resident said she ‘worries for the safety of my daughter to cross this road several times a day’.
The slower speeds are ‘crucial’ to ensure better safety for pedestrians and cyclists, the council report says.
Executive member Martin Alder said he agreed with each proposal based on the highway officers recommendations.
Officers added any of the changes can be looked at again based on residents feedback.
A decision to permanently close School Road in Arborfield was scheduled for May 2, but has been postponed to May 14.
