THE NEW link road that forms an important part of the South Wokingham Distributor Road project is now open.
A short video can be viewed prior to drivers’ first journeys.
The road runs from the junction with Easthampstead Road up to what will be the distributor road.
Turning right will take drivers to the Waterloo Road roundabout and William Heelas Way, while to the left will be site access only as construction continues on the Central Section.
The new junction, with traffic lights where the link road meets Easthampstead Road, also joins up with Heathlands Road.
Open since Friday,May 29, the road has a 30mph speed limit, with shared pedestrian and cycle facilities.
It will provide access to new homes that will be built south of the railway line, helping to meet housing targets set by central government.
It also redirects through-traffic away from smaller, residential streets.
With Easthampstead Road being turned into a cul-de-sac, through traffic will be forced onto the new link road.
The video can be seen at: youtube.com
For information, visit: wokingham.gov.uk
