Schedule of work
- Summer / Autumn 2018: Data collection including archaeological and environmental studies
- Spring 2019: Complete detailed design
- Spring 2019: Site preparation and utilities re-routing
- Autumn 2019: Construction begins
- Spring 2021: Open for traffic
Current project status
Major works are now complete and the new bridge opened for traffic ahead of schedule in early 2021. A final road safety audit will be scheduled in 2022, once 12 months post opening accident data is available.
Detailed information on historic progress can be seen in the regular project newsletters in the tab below.
Watch the fly-through video
Watch the video, below, showing the route currently being constructed as part of the Arborfield Cross Relief Road and works at Barkham Bridge. This is being delivered by us as part of our £124 million Major Highways Project.
Why we're proposing improvement to Barkham Bridge
The current Barkham Bridge is an existing highway structure along B3349 Barkham Road, operating on a priority give-way system thereby enabling vehicular traffic to cross the Barkham Brook. The improvements as currently proposed include the construction of a new highway bridge in order to accommodate continuous flow 2 way traffic. These improvements are needed in order to support major new developments in Wokingham borough, in particular the Arborfield Garrison major development.
Background
The Barkham Bridge project consists of a new bridge structure across the Barkham Brook and approximately 300 metres of associated carriageway realignment. The new bridge is to be constructed south of the existing Barkham Bridge within council owned land. The existing Barkham Bridge Structure is to be retained and be converted to a shared footway/cycleway, connecting the existing sections of footway to the east and west.
