Reading - Proposed Introduction of a Bus Lane on Bath Road

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

THE BOROUGH OF READING (BATH ROAD) (BUS LANE) ORDER 202

Reading Borough Council pursuant to its powers under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4(1) and Part IV of Schedule 9 to The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act of 1984, proposes to make the above Order.

The general nature and effect of the Order will be to introduce the following bus lane on Bath Road for use by buses, taxis, cyclists and motorcycles only:

A4155 Bath Road, West to East (with flow):

The area of the carriageway of that length of Bath Road which extends from its junction with Haden Square to a point 14m west of its junction with Janson Court bounded on the north side by the kerb line of that road and, where the kerb line is broken by the junction of that road with another road or an access way, by the line joining the said northern kerb line on either side of that junction and on the south side by a road marking complying with Diagram 1049A in Schedule 6 to the Traffic Signs Regulation and General Directions 2016, broken only by the gap opposite the junction of that road on its north end side with another road or access way, by a crossing a foot passengers marked on the road in accordance with Regulations made under Section 25 Act or by street refuge.

A copy of the draft Order, plan and Statement of Reasons can be viewed online at https://reading.govocal.com/en-GB/. They can also be inspected during office hours by prior appointment only (via the email address below), Monday to Friday at the Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading from the date of this notice until of six weeks after the order is made.

Anyone wishing to submit representations the proposals, may do so via the Council’s consultation portal at https://reading.govocal.com/en-GB/; or send a written statement to transport@reading.gov.uk Alternatively, you can write to Transport Strategy, Reading Borough Council Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LU quoting reference Bath Rd.

All representations to the proposed amendment order must be made in writing and must specify the grounds on which they are made and must be sent to arrive before by no later than 30 October 2026. Objections received after this date may not be considered.

Please note that the Council may publish and/or disclose the entire content of any correspondence (including letter, forms or emails) sent in response to this Notice and such responses may be subject to public scrutiny.

DATED: 8 October 2026

Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU