Six weeks of roadworks aimed at improving a number of routes across Reading for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists gets underway today (Monday July 26).

Reading Borough Council's road resurfacing works have been timed to coincide as near as possible to the school summer holidays to try and minimise any disruption.

Richard Willis, Lead Councillor for Planning and Transport at Reading Borough Council, said: "At a time when budgets are under severe pressure I am delighted that Reading is able to go ahead with a major road resurfacing programme this summer. Despite the inevitable temporary disruption, this will improve the road for all users and continues the restoration of our network after last winter's severe weather. I apologise to anyone who will be disrupted but hope that they will appreciate the positive impact in the longer term."

The full list of roads scheduled for resurfacing are:

Forbury Road (Southbound carriageway between Kenavon Drive and Kings Road)
Bath Road from Burghfield Road to Borough Boundary
Peppard Road - Prospect Street to Surley Row
Peppard Road - Courtenay Drive to Kidmore End Road
Basingstoke Road - Whitley Street to Elgar Road South
Basingstoke Road - Manor Farm Road to Hartland Road
Basingstoke Road - Long Barn Lane to Buckland Road
Chatham Street - IDR roundabout to Bedford Road
Vastern Road / Kings Meadow Road roundabout
A33 Rose Kiln Lane - North and south bound approaches
Berkeley Avenue - Bath Road to Baydon Drive
Duke Street / IDR junction
Grovelands Road (small section between Water Road and Waverley Road)
Hartland Road - Basingstoke Road to Northumberland Avenue
Hartland Road - Northumberland Avenue to Whitley Wood Road
Whitley Wood Road - Shinfield Road to Harltand Road