Notification of Urgent Closure - Pound Lane, Hurst 14th-16th October 2026
Road Closed: Pound Lane, Hurst
Dates: 14th – 16th October
Timings: 24 hrs
Please be advised that Wokingham Borough Council, as the Highway Authority, is issuing a notice under Section 14(2)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. No vehicles shall proceed along Pound Lane, Hurst between its junctions with Nelsons Lane and Broadcommon Road during the specified period.
Alternative Route:
The alternative route for all vehicles affected by the restriction shall be via A321 Wokingham Road, Islandstone Lane and Broadcommon Road, or by this route in reverse
Reason for Closure:
This prohibition is necessary to enable contractors from Thames Water to safely carry out repairs to a burst water main.
Access:
Access to properties or businesses within the boundary of the restriction will be maintained wherever possible.
Duration and Timings:
The restriction will commence on 14th October 2026 and continue for a period not exceeding 21 days. It will only be in effect while the required traffic signs are lawfully displayed. The works are expected to be completed by 16th October 2026.
Compliance:
The restriction will apply only during periods when traffic signs complying with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 are lawfully displayed.
If you have any questions regarding this closure, you can contact our team directly via the Highways General Enquiry form on our website. This feeds into our Customer Relations Management system, where all enquiries are logged and tracked: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/HGE.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kind Regards,
Streetworks
Highways & Transport / Place & Growth
Wokingham Borough Council
