Reading Borough Council has announced a new programme of carriageway improvements, with at least 17 sections of main road to be resurfaced in Reading, starting on 17 August. The programme follows the Council’s biggest ever investment in road maintenance in Reading, which has taken place over the last six years, with a total investment of £9m and £8m in major and residential roads. The schedule of works will include the resurfacing of sections of Friar Street, Bath Road, Henley Road, and George Street in Caversham. The works are funded by a £2.9m government grant for 2026/27 and £1.1m Council investment to cover carriageway maintenance, pothole reduction, and bridge maintenance. Cllr Finn McGoldrick, Lead Councillor for Environmental Services and Community Safety, said: “This year’s major road resurfacing programme will provide smoother journeys for thousands of motorists, cyclists, and bus passengers alike. The Council has heavily invested in highways maintenance which has resulted in a significant reduction in pothole reports from the public, improved satisfaction ratings from residents, and put Reading above the national average for road condition and in dealing with road repairs.” Work will include carriageway planing and resurfacing, gully cleaning and jetting, and the repainting of road markings. Road closures and parking restrictions will be necessary to allow the work to be carried out safely and efficiently, but access to directly affected residents and businesses will be provided whenever it is safe to do so. Daily updates on the resurfacing programme will be available at: https://www.reading.gov.uk/vehicles-roads-and-transport/roads-and-streets/residential-road-improvements/ Source: Reading Borough Council Post navigation Unlicensed Driver Fined £1,710 and Banned Join Solar Mural Project in Reading