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Cyclists to be allowed to use underpass

James Aldridge, local democracy reporter by James Aldridge, local democracy reporter
Sunday, December 3, 2023 6:00 am
in Community, Reading, Travel
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The Reading Station subway linking the southern and northern entry and exits. Credit: Reading Borough Council.

The Reading Station subway linking the southern and northern entry and exits. Credit: Reading Borough Council.

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Rules are set to change for cyclists using routes around Reading railway station.

The underpass that runs below the station provides a shortcut between the south exit for Reading main station towards the town centre, and the north exit towards Caversham.

However, cyclists are not allowed to ride through the underpass as it is for pedestrians only. Instead, cyclists are told to dismount and push their bikes on foot.

Conerns have been raised that this does not always happen.

That has been the case for nearly a decade, as the underpass was opened on completion of the main station upgrade in 2014.

But in a recent update to the rules, cyclists will soon be permitted to ride through the underpass once improvements have been made to ensure safety.

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Details were teased at a meeting of the council’s access and disabilities working group on Thursday, November 23.

Sam Shean, the council’s highways and traffic services manager confirmed that cyclists will be able to use the underpass.

In order for cyclists to be able to safely use it, ceiling works will be undertaken which will require partial and full closure of the underpass at certain times.

He said that those with disabilities will be provided with passes to allow them to use the underpass where possible.

Further details are unavailable as the ceiling works have only just received approval from Network Rail.

The project is now with the council’s contractor to establish a programme of works, which will include limiting closures to keep the subway open as much as possible.

A council spokesperson said: “We hope to be able to confirm plans in January, with the aim of work starting by the end of February.”

In a consultation held by the council, 73% of respondents were in favour of letting cyclists ride through the underpass.

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