Road improvements
Proposed roads re-surfacing programme 2026 -2027
The council has awarded a contract to O’Hara Bros. Surfacing Ltd to undertake this year’s carriageway resurfacing programme.
The works will consist of removing (planing) the existing carriageway surface and laying new surfacing material. In addition, associated works will be carried out, including the adjustment or replacement of ironwork where required, gully jetting and cleaning, and the repainting of road markings.
To ensure the safety of both the public and the workforce, we need to temporarily close the road while the works are being undertaken.
Where it is safe and practicable to do so, access for residents and businesses will be maintained during the works; however, this cannot be guaranteed. It will not be possible to park on the road during working hours, and any vehicle parked within the works area may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and removed.
Inevitably, there will be some disruption and inconvenience while these improvements are being carried out. However, every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum. Should you encounter any problems during the works, please contact O’Hara Bros. Contracts Manager, Glen Russell, on 07717 899 114. Alternatively, if you have any further questions regarding the information above, please contact the council at resurfacing@reading.gov.uk or via our Contact Centre on 0118 937 3787.
Proposed road list
| Road and extent | Dates | Duration | Working hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosbrook Road Junction George St to Mill Road | 17 – 18 August 2026 | 2 days | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| George Street, Caversham Junction Gosbrook Rd to junction Queens Rd | 19 – 20 August 2026 | 2 days | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| High Street Full Length | 21 August 2026 | 1 night | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| Crown Street Full Length | 24 August 2026 | 1 day | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Southampton Street Junction Crown St to Roundabout | 25 August 2026 | 1 day | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Eastern Avenue North Side Of Crescent Rd to junction Upper Redlands Road | 26 – 27 August 2026 | 2 days | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| IDR Inner Relief Road Onslip from Southampton Street | 1 – 2 September 2026 | 1 night | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| IDR Inner Relief Road Northbound Only Jun A33 to 106m Northbound | 2 – 3 September 2026 | 1 night | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| A33 Relief Road Northbound Only – Junction Island Road to 175m South | 3 – 4 September 2026 | 1 night | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| A33 Relief Road Northbound Only – from a point 127m south to junction Imperial Way | 4 – 5 September 2026 | 2 nights | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| Friar Street West St to Station Rd | 7 – 10 September 2026 | 3 nights | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| Bath Road Side of 2 Hogarth Ave to side of 1 New Lane Hill | 10 – 12 September 2026 | 2 nights | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| Manor Farm Road Longships Way to Basingstoke Road | 14 – 17 September 2026 | 3 nights | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| The Forbury Junction Forbury Rd to O/S St Laurences Church | 17 – 19 September 2026 | 2 nights | 19:00pm – 01:00am |
| Blagrave Street Forbury Road to Valpy Street | 21 – 22 September 2026 | 2 days | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Bath Road Junction Brunswick St to junction Harrow Ct | 23 – 24 September 2026 | 2 days | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Henley Road Chiltern Road and Lower Henley Road | 25 – 28 September 2026 | 2 days | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
Reserve sites
Please note that the reserve sites are included as a contingency. There is some additional funding available; however, the cost of each site can vary significantly. As the programme is developed and cost projections are refined, reserve sites may be brought into the programme if there is sufficient budget remaining. The reserve list may appear quite extensive, but only few of these sites are likely to be delivered. Having a wider reserve list provides flexibility, allowing us to substitute sites into the programme should any sites become unavailable, for example due to planned utility works, other third-party activities, or unforeseen programme constraints. This helps ensure that the available funding can be fully utilised and that the resurfacing programme can continue without delays.
| Road name | Extent |
|---|---|
| Honey End Lane | Tilehurst Rd To Roundabout (Section O/S Prospect Hospital) |
| Basingstoke Road | Roundabout Jun Imperial Way To O/S 563 |
| Whiteknights Road | 20m East of Hamilton Road to o/s 55 Whiteknights Rd |
| Portman Road | O/S 24A To 203m East |
| Deacon Way | Outside 10 to Roundabout |
| Peppard Road | O/S 384 To Borough Boundary |
| Kings Road | Kings Court To Kingsgate St Eastbound Only |
| Basingstoke Road | Winchester Rd To Surrey Rd |
| Bath Road | O/S The Wren School For 144m |
| Northumberland Avenue | Jun Hexham Rd To Long Barn Lane |
| Friar Street | Station Road to Blagrave Street |
| Gun Street | Minster St O/S Telephone Exchange To O/S 14 Gun St |
| Valpy Street | Full Length |
| Vastern Road | Eastbound only – O/S Clearwater Court To 105m west |
| Shinfield Road | O/S 132 To O/S 120 |
| Shinfield Road | O/S 52 To O/S 74 |
| Caversham Road | IDR – Northbound Only From Thorn Walk To Jun Great Knollys St |
| Richfield Ave | East Side Of Jun Tessa Rd To Cow Ln |
| Erleigh Road | Jun London Rd To O/S 1A |
| Erleigh Road | Addington Rd To Alexandra Rd |
Last updated on 04/08/2026
Road improvements