MOTORISTS are being warned of new roadworks in Caversham that will last for most of October, with fears that it could cause jams and delays.
Instalcom is to dig up roads as part of CityFibre’s ultrafast broadand installation works. When completed, speeds of up to 1Gbps will be available for both businesses and residential customers, among the fastest speeds in the country.
The last set of works in Caversham were in April and caused many issues on the roads, but the firm says the short term pain is necessary to bring next generation internet connectivity to Reading.
Work will begin at the junction of Peppard Road and Prospect Street, from 8am on Monday, October 3, and continue through to Friday, October 28 – a period of 25 days.
During half-term – Monday, October 24 and Friday, October 28 – there will also be multi-way traffic lights at the double roundabout junction of Church Street, Prospect Street and Gosbrook Road.
CityFibre is also undertaking installation work requiring traffic lights in Christchurch Road which ends on Friday, October 7. and Southampton Street, which is due to finish on Friday, October 14.
Stacey King, Regional Partnership Director at CityFibre, said: “CityFibre is investing £58 million into Reading to transform its digital infrastructure and bring next generation full fibre connectivity to almost every home and business in the town.
“This is a major undertaking, which is why we are working closely with our build partner, local authorities and the council’s highways team to ensure all works are delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible.”
She said the firm sought to manage disruption as much as possible.
“For example, part of the works will take place during half term break, which will help to ease traffic,” she continued.
“We’d like to thank residents and commuters for their patience during any recent delays they may have encountered.
“We are extremely grateful for the support we’ve received from the wider community to date while we deliver this major investment programme.”
