Reading Half Marathon: Complete Road Closure List for Sunday
Reading will see widespread road restrictions on March 22 to allow the half marathon to take place. Drivers should expect diversions and longer journey times. Filmogaz.com has published a Reading Half Marathon complete road closure list to help planning.
Closures and timings
The table below lists affected roads, times and short notes. Allow extra time if you plan to travel through the town.
| Road | Closure time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A33 (southbound) | 9:45 am – 11:30 am | Across Bennet Road gyratory |
| Bennet Road | 9:50 am – 3:00 pm | Entire length |
| Basingstoke Road | 9:50 am – 11:25 am | Between Imperial Way and Callington Road |
| Island Road | 9:30 am – 2:35 pm | Entire length |
| Hartland Road | 9:30 am – 11:40 am | Entire length |
| Whitley Wood Road | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Between Hartland Road and Shinfield Road |
| Shinfield Road | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Between Whitley Wood Road and Christchurch Road |
| Pepper Lane | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Entire length |
| Christchurch Road | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Entire length |
| Kendrick Road | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | Entire length |
| London Road | 9:45 am – 12:40 pm | Between Sidmouth Street and Crown Street |
| London Street | 9:00 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| Mill Lane (both directions) | 7:00 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| Duke Street | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| Thorn Lane | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| Yield Hall Place | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| Minster Street | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| Gun Street | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| King Street | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Entire length |
| King’s Road | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Between Abbey Street and King Street |
| High Street | 9:30 am – 12:40 pm | Open for exit onto Kings Road |
| Abbey Square | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Entire length |
| Abbey Street | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Entire length |
| Abbots Walk | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Entire length |
| The Forbury | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Entire length |
| Butter Market | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Entire length |
| Market Place | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Entire length |
| Valpy Street | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Entire length |
| Blagrave Street | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm | Between Valpy Street and Friar Street |
| Friar Street | 9:00 am – 12:50 pm | Between Blagrave Street and West Street |
| Station Road | 9:30 am – 12:50 pm | Entire length |
| West Street | 9:00 am – 12:50 pm | Entire length |
| Oxford Road | 9:30 am – 1:05 pm | Between West Street and Bedford Road. Restricted access from 9:00 am |
| Russell Street | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm | Entire length |
| Tilehurst Road | 9:30 am – 1:15 pm | Between Russell Street and Liebenrood Road |
| Liebenrood Road | 9:30 am – 2:00 pm | Entire length |
| Bath Road | 9:00 am – 1:50 pm | Between Circuit Lane and Coley Avenue |
| Castle Hill | 9:00 am – 1:50 pm | Entire length |
| Coley Avenue | 9:00 am – 1:50 pm | Between Bath Road and Berkeley Avenue. Signals stop for elite wheelchair lead |
| Berkeley Avenue | 9:30 am – 1:55 pm | Between Elgar Road and Shaw Road |
| Rose Kiln Lane (northbound) | 9:30 am – 1:55 pm | Between Berkeley Avenue and A33 junction |
| A33 (northbound) | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Between Bennet Road and IDR |
| Lindisfarne Way | 9:45 am – 11:30 am | Westbound only. No access to A33 |
| Longwater Avenue | 6:00 am – 3:00 pm | Entire length |
| Brook Drive | 6:00 am – 3:00 pm | Entire length |
| Northern Way | 6:00 am – 4:00 pm | Entire length |
| Hoops Way | 6:00 am – 4:00 pm | Entire length |
| Shooters Way | 6:00 am – 4:00 pm | Entire length |
Central routes that remain open
Key arteries through Reading town centre will stay open. The A4074 and A329 are not affected during the event.
Travel advice
Diversion routes will operate across the town. Drivers should build extra time into schedules.
Public transport users should check services before travelling. Pedestrians and residents should follow marshals’ directions.
Special arrangements
Traffic signals at Coley Avenue may be stopped as the elite wheelchair lead approaches. Expect temporary holds around that point.
Filmogaz.com recommends confirming local access needs ahead of March 22. Plan early to avoid delays.
