5.55.pm
The traffic map makes it look less busy than on a nomal commute home across the river. Just about to get behind the wheel and find out.
Looking better than normal. Ae my eyes deceiving me. We'll soon find out as I make my way home across the river. pic.twitter.com/gyuDOR2fSt
— Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) May 18, 2015
5.15pm
As people head home the road are starting to turn red with nose to tail traffic.
Roads are turning red with the queues as the bridge closure starts to affect evening rush hour. pic.twitter.com/2U05hnGHFj
— Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) May 18, 2015
9.04am
The monstrous Monday morning we were all expecting is already easing up.
@rdgchronicle at 9am Henley Rd, Lower Henley Rd and Briants Ave all clear
— Jason Collie (@ukcavhead) May 18, 2015
9.02am
Traffic easing along Richfield Avenue, Oxford Road and Caversham Road
Seeing alot more green, as traffic begins to ease on Richfield Avenue, Caversham Road and Oxford Road #readingbridge pic.twitter.com/lnW1bRI9Wq
— Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) May 18, 2015
8.50am
Some commuters have been stuck in traffic for over an hour now.
08:50 - I've been out for an hour and 10 minutes so far and still haven't got through caversham
— Courtney Friday (@cfriday1992) May 18, 2015
8.46am
Caversham looking clear.
Have to say that I've been sat in worse traffic for longer. In town half an hour after setting off. Commuters have deserted the roads!
— Sarah Lawrence (@SarahLawrence18) May 18, 2015
8.40am
A view from Thames Water's HQ of Reading Bridge.
View from thames water hq of #readingbridge this morning @rdgchronicle pic.twitter.com/XTIgDQ3Sba
— Chris Forsey (@ChrisForsey1) May 18, 2015
8.38am
Past Cow Lane Bridge and by the Rivermead, commuters are giving the road the all clear
Traffic does ease once you get past Cow Lane Bridge & #Rivermead #reading #readingbridge @BBCBerkshire pic.twitter.com/4ujKMzPfv4
— michele cross (@Radio_Crossie) May 18, 2015
8.34am
Commuters from South Oxfordshire travelling down Gosbrook Road have said it has taken them well over an hour to get into Reading.
8.18am
Henley Road seems to be bearing the brunt of the traffic. Queues are now back to Donkin Hill.
@BBCBerkshire queue on Henley Road is right back to Donkin Hill now and barely moving #readingbridge pic.twitter.com/8j2drsiEa6
— Tim Robinson (@TimRobinsonTV) May 18, 2015
8.05am
Tailback all the way along Henley Road to Anglefield Road.
Traffic back all way along Henley Road to Anglefield Rd. pic.twitter.com/DimMBYb0Vt
— Sarah Lawrence (@SarahLawrence18) May 18, 2015
8.01am
Reading buses are already reporting 25 minute delays to its Caversham services.
Delays up to 25 minutes to all Caversham services. Very sorry for the inconvenience.
— Reading Buses (@reading_buses) May 18, 2015
7.58am
The first of many pictures of queuing traffic as commuters battle to get to work.
Chaos and misery on the roads as this morning's two week closure if Reading Bridge comes into effect pic.twitter.com/aSVhQjXRXB
— Carly Read (@CarlyReadJourno) May 18, 2015
7.55am
Earley is still relatively clear, with no major delays.
Traffic fairly clear through Earley. Just approaching Sonning now. Lots of Monday morning looks on commuters faces today
— Courtney Friday (@cfriday1992) May 18, 2015
7.47am
Traffic already building up to the ESSO garage on Buckingham Drive in Emmer Green.
Traffic already piled up to the ESSO garage on Buckingham Drive in Emmer Green. #rdguk #readingbridge
— Matthew Lawrence (@xMATTxLAWx) May 18, 2015
7.35am
Backing up along Henley Road, Gosbrook Road and up St Peters Hill.
Starting to back up now. Henley Rd and St Peters Hill looking jammed. pic.twitter.com/spX9H7NkOt
— Sarah Lawrence (@SarahLawrence18) May 18, 2015
7.31am
More red lines are beginning to creep onto google maps, as traffic begins to build around Caversham.
More red begins to creep in as traffic starts to build around Caversham #BridgeClosure #rdguk pic.twitter.com/TtIgVJnbtd
— Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) May 18, 2015
7.10am
The pedestrian route over Reading Bridge can be only be accessed by the Hills Meadow, the car park side, of George Street. Steps are closed from the park side of the bridge..
7am
Fairly quiet and nothing unusual as yet. Caversham a bit sticky.
Still quiet and nothing unusual for this time in morning. Caversham a bit sticky http:/bit.ly/QVV8W7 pic.twitter.com/4rFurVQzlo
— Sarah Lawrence (@SarahLawrence18) May 18, 2015
6.50am
What the roads are looking like light traffic no significant incidents. Follow the live blog http://t.co/Zwbd1RGNXN pic.twitter.com/jlkig4c5qv
— Sarah Lawrence (@SarahLawrence18) May 18, 2015
6.30am
No reported problems on the trains and buses and traffic light around the centre of town.
The problem commuters have if they have ditched the car to walk or cycle is the heavy rain forecast.
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