Wokingham

Wokingham Drivers are being warned of three level crossing closures scheduled in Wokingham for April.

Network Rail is undertaking vital maintenance work to the track and road and requires the off-peak closures of Star Lane (Easthampstead Road) and Waterloo Road level crossings. Wokingham Rail Station level crossing will be subject to work with ‘Stop/Go’ boards controlling the traffic flow.

The closures are overnight, in the early hours of the morning or on a Sunday, so disruption is expected to be minimal. Drivers are, however, being asked to plan alternative routes if they are affected. Diversions will be in place and clearly signed.

Details are:

* Star Lane (Easthampstead Road) level crossing closed 12.40am to 5.30am Wednesday April 19, Thursday April 20 and Friday April 21.

* Waterloo Road level crossing closed 11pm Saturday April 22 to 7pm Sunday April 23.

* Wokingham Station level crossing under Stop/Go boards 10pm Monday April 24 to 7am Tuesday April 25 and 10pm April 25 to 7am April 26.

Wokingham Traffic management team leader Kate Fuller said: “We are aware that we want to keep all alternative routes open whilst Finchampstead Road is closed, but Network Rail need to do this essential work to maintain safety. We have worked closely with them to come up with suitable dates and times and hope that the agreed closures will cause minimal disruption.”

Wokingham District Council