Six weeks of works begin on two multi-million pound Slough transport schemes

Temporary traffic lights will be installed this week as work on two multi-million-pound transport schemes covering Farnham Road and the A4 Bath Road gets underway.

The first section of the work on the government-financed A4 cycleway and Destination Farnham Road projects is expected to take around six weeks.

The A4 Cycle lane project will involve creating a dedicated two-way cycle lane, approximately 2.5 metres wide, between the A4 junctions with the Huntercombe Lane crossroads and Uxbridge Road.

The Destination Farnham Road scheme covers the stretch of A355 Farnham Road from its junction with Cumberland Avenue to its junction with the A4 Bath Road.

This will result in a new high-quality public space, including an off-road two-way cycle route, new parking facilities and road improvements.

Slough Borough Council said that the start location for the A4 works has changed from what was communicated in November.

The first section of the work is expected to take approximately six weeks, from Monday, January 12, to Friday, February 21, before the contractor moves to the next section.

The first stage will affect:

• A4 Bath Road, between the Huntercombe Lane crossroads and Goldsworthy Way
• Farnham Road, between Whitby Road and Salt Hill Way.

Temporary traffic lights will be installed, where required, from Wednesday, January 14.

The Department for Transport fully funded both projects, awarding £10.4m for the A4 Cycle scheme and £9.3m for Destination Farnham Road.

The improvements will include new kerbs and tactile paving, upgraded street lighting, new road signs and markings, drainage works, a new cycle lane, and resurfacing of both the road and footpaths.

Councillor Paul Kelly, lead member for planning, parking, highways and transport, said: “These projects have been years in the planning, so it is fantastic to finally be breaking ground and making a start on the changes which will benefit residents for years to come.

“There will naturally be some noise and disruption while the works take place, including minor delays, but we urge residents to please be patient and look to the wider benefits.”

Access to homes and businesses will remain available during the works.

There will still be pedestrian access, with temporary routes and crossing points provided where needed, and this will be clearly signed.

Where there is resurfacing work which may require a road closure or diversion, these will be carried out overnight where possible, and for a limited period to reduce disruption.

Once this initial section of work has been completed, the contractor, Volker Highways, will move on to the next part of the scheme.

Updates on the schemes will be added on the A4 webpage and Destination Farnham Road webpage.

Further queries can be sent to transportplanning@slough.gov.uk