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Extensive Thames Water roadworks over the next three years
Support LRA24 April 2026

As a reminder, Thames Water are closing various roads around town for extended periods over the next three years. The aim is to replace old water mains and reduce the number of significant leaks that cause unpredictable disruption. The result should be fewer leaks and greater ability to control the flow of water when there are issues.
 
Works will generally take place Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, and on Saturdays 8am to 6pm if required. Access will be maintained for residents, businesses and emergency services throughout the works. Thames Water provide more information on roads that will be affected and how traffic will be managed here. If you have any questions, you can call Thames Water on 0800 316 9800 (select option 2 and quote BB01434794). Alternatively, you can speak to the manager on site.



27 March 2026
As we've reported in earlier news emails, Thames Water have permission to close various roads around town for extended periods. The aim is to replace old water mains and reduce the number of significant leaks that cause unpredictable disruption. The result should be fewer leaks and greater ability to control the flow of water when there are issues.

The work will last three years and affect many roads at various times. Sections of the road will be closed at a time with a trench required to fit new pipes. Currently Queens Road, Spareleaze Hill, Hillyfields and part of The Croft have road closures, with further roads affected from April 2026 onwards. 

Works will generally take place Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, and on Saturdays 8am to 6pm if required. Access will be maintained for residents, businesses and emergency services throughout the works.

Each road affected will receive advance notification letters confirming start dates, traffic management arrangements and key information before works begin. Bin collections may be affected by these works, so arrangements will be made for bins to be collected and transferred to a designated collection point, and returned later in the day. Keep an eye out for the letter from Thames Water for more details.

Thames Water provide more information on roads that will be affected and how traffic will be managed here. If you have any questions, you can call Thames Water on 0800 316 9800 (select option 2 and quote BB01434794). Alternatively, you can speak to the manager on site.