ROADS across Wokingham borough have been resurfaced following an investment of more than £500,000 — and the council says there’s more to come.
Nine key transport routes throughout the area have been resurfaced this autumn, as the council completes the second phase of its £8 million road improvement project.
Some of the roads completed over the last few months include Longwater Road in Finchampstead and Davis Street in Hurst.
And the next phase of work is due to start in the new year, with £1.7 million allocated for road works until the end of March.
“Keeping road surfaces up to scratch is important for our residents, especially in the winter months when it can be icy,” said Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for highways and transport.
“We continue to invest in our road network on routes which are most used to ensure the work benefits as many residents as possible.”
According to Cllr Jorgensen, more than 100 roads have been improved since April.
All of the roads resurfaced by Wokingham Borough Council have had the top layers of worn out surface removed, and replaced with new material.
There are a number of works already planned for early January, including resurfacing on Rushey Way in Earley and Nine Mile Ride in Finchampstead.
Roads are selected by the council’s highways team in order of “most in need of attention”.
The borough council says it is also making plans to invest £20 million to tackle congestion across Wokingham over the next five years.
