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Berkeley Avenue (Bridge 5) and Duke Street (Bridge 1), Reading .

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 21 July 2026, 8am

To: 23 July 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atBridge 1, Duke Street Bridge
Ends atBridge 5, Berkeley Avenue

Description

Original 3 July 2026, 8:39am

Please be advised that contractor Stantec working on behalf of Reading Borough Council will be carrying out highway bridge inspections in the area and will have a pontoon and work boat in the river.

The towpath will remain open and the contractor will move the pontoon out of the way for boats to continue on their journey.

Please approach with caution and follow any instructions from the contractor.  

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

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