A Reading councillor believes that the Thames Path surfacing issue will remain, despite work having started to fix it.
The footpath between the Thames Path and Coal Wood, near Napier Road and the Tesco supermarket, is expected to be redeveloped for up to three weeks, having begun on 24 January.
The Thames Path has had issues in the past, with blockages and surface work causing disruption to residents.
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Reading Green Party councillor, Cllr Rob White, welcomes this development, but believes it will not solve the problem.
He said: “The uneven surface by the Thames in this location is a trip hazard for walkers and unpleasant for cyclists.
“The problem is mainly tree roots pushing up through the path.
“We want the surface improved for walkers and cyclists.
“The council did this along the London Road pavement a while ago by building it up.
“I expect the council works will improve the situation but not fully resolve this issue.”
Good to see the footway between the Thames #rdguk and the Coal Wood (Napier Rd Tesco area) is going to be repaired. Greens have been asking for this for ages pic.twitter.com/RhUzp3IDo1
— Green cllr Rob White (@cllrrobwhite) January 25, 2022
The footpath will not remain completely closed to the public, with varying sections shut off at any one time.
Reading Borough Council recommends seeking an alternative route.
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