Wokingham borough council has warned of nine months of possible delays on one of the borough’s main routes.
It has said there’ll be temporary traffic lights on the A4 Bath Road at Hare Hatch and Knowl Hill for most of 2026 while Thames Water upgrade the local water supply.
Between January 5 and late September 2026, they’ll be working in phases with two-way and multi-way lights between Linden Hill Lane and Canhurst Lane.
There’ll also be a temporary 30mph speed limit to keep everyone safe.
The crews will be replacing more than 3km of aging Victorian pipes serving nearby homes, representing an investment of about £1.1 million in this area.
It’s part of a drive to improve reliability and reduce leaks across London and the Thames Valley, with more than 546km of pipework being replaced to provide:
A spokesperson said: “This is Thames Water’s biggest ever upgrade with a total investment of more than £20 billion, also including sewage and water treatment improvements.
“We’ve worked closely with Thames Water to minimise disruption and will continue to do so, although some inconvenience is unavoidable.
“The crews will be actively working throughout the whole period and we’ll have regular meetings to check progress and look at the ongoing impact.
“We can require changes to working patterns or traffic management in principle, but we have to balance this against the pressing need for these works.
“The pipes are at the end of their useful life and if they burst, this will cause disruption anyway – as well as leaving properties without water.
“Thanks for your patience during these essential upgrades, and watch this newsletter for any updates as they progress.”
