A4 closures in Maidenhead planned with works set to start

Work is set to commence shortly on a new signalized pedestrian and cycle crossing on Bad Godesberg Way in Maidenhead.

The works are being undertaken to create a new crossing at Kidwells Park, allowing more convenient access to the town centre.

The works will start on August 16 (next Monday) and are scheduled to complete in October.

The project will require some traffic management, including lane closures on the Cookham Road and Castle Hill roundabouts.

The council have said that the works will be carried out in three phases, enabling one lane of Bad Godesberg Way in each direction to remain open throughout the project.

Drivers have also been warned that there will be some exceptions to the proposed traffic management outside of 9am and 3.30pm to accommodate specialist works that could not otherwise be completed safely.

Councillor Gerry Clark, cabinet member for transport and infrastructure, said: “The ‘Missing Links’ project is intended to make pedestrian and cycle travel safer and more accessible.

"This new crossing will mean residents from the Kidwells Park area will have a safe access to town in a convenient place – without having to travel up to the subway beyond Castle Hill roundabout.

“Traffic management and lane closures are necessary to ensure the works are carried out safely.

"However, these will be in place between 9am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday only, which will help minimise traffic queues.

“I appreciate that traffic management generates some strong views, but I can assure residents that this project has been carefully considered, and steps taken to mitigate delays as much as we can.

"I would like to thank people in advance for their patience while these important improvements are completed.”