WORK is required there to repair drain covers, and will be carried out by South East Water operatives.
To ensure the safety of workers, a three day route redirection will be in place for non residential traffic.
A temporary closure notice has been issued by Wokingham Borough Council which will allow South East Water to renew four drain frames and covers.
South East Water regional works delivery manager Philip Cereda, said: “There are several covers that need replacing on Oxford Road as the road surface has deteriorated around them.
“And one cover is being removed as it is located above a redundant water main.
“We have planned this repair work during the first week of April in the Easter holidays to minimise the impact on local schools.”
Residents and businesses on Oxford Road will still be able to access their properties.
“A small section of Oxford Road will be closed between St Paul’s Gate and Villiers Mead for the duration of the work.
“A diversion will be in place via Reading Road and Station Road, while access will be maintained for residents and businesses.
“Please be assured we will work as quickly and as safely as possible to complete the work and reinstate the road.”
No vehicles will be able to pass along Oxford Road between its two junctions, at one end with Reading Road near Woosehill Roundabout, and at the other where it meets Barkham Road beside the level crossing at Wokingham railway station.
All vehicles will instead be directed to take the Bearwood Road to Sindlesham.
From there they will turn right into King Street Lane, and right again onto Longdon Road to meet the A329 Reading Road to Wokingham.
The same route is given for the journey in reverse.
The closure is expected to take place between Easter Monday, April 2 and Friday, April 5.
For more information, visit: www.wokingham.gov.uk and www.southeastwater.co.uk.
