POLICE have closed three roads in Wokingham this evening after a suspected unexploded bomb has been found.
Tywford Road, Wiltshire Road and Matthewsgreen Road have been been shut to allow disposal teams to work safely.
Homes have also been evacuated.
It is thought that the suspected bomb was found close to the new Elridge Park development.
ERT 3 are currently dealing with an incident in Bell Foundary Lane Wokingham. Road closures in place on Twyford Rd, Wiltshire Rd and Matthews Green Road. Please plan your journey and take extra time. #ert3 #4121
— TVP Wokingham (@TVP_Wokingham) May 9, 2018
Traffic has also snarled up – see our live traffic map below to keep an eye on the jams.
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Traffic affecting lion 4, lion X4 with delays of up to 15 mins. We apologise for any inconvenience.
— Reading Buses (@reading_buses) May 9, 2018
It’s not the first time that a bomb has been found in the area.
A suspected bomb was found on Plough Lane in August 2015.
More follows as we get it.
