Roadworks in and around Stoke Poges
Ongoing and, at times, disruptive roadworks in the area
16th April 2026
Residents will be aware of the ongoing and, at times, disruptive roadworks in and around Stoke Poges. The Parish Council has been working to better understand the extent of recent works on West End Lane, as well as the planned closure of Park Road from 20th April through to 23rd August.
Councillors Carter and Crocker recently met with representatives from the cabling company OCU. We have been informed that these works form part of major infrastructure improvements to support data centres located on the Slough Trading Estate. This includes the construction of a new substation in Iver. As a result, extensive works have been taking place across the local road network, including in the Ivers and parts of Fulmer (Alderbourne), with cabling running beneath railway lines and the M25.
The Parish Council fully recognises the inconvenience these works are causing to our community, particularly given the already challenging condition of some local roads. Further disruption is expected, with additional roadworks planned for Rogers Lane during the summer months. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
During discussions with OCU, we raised the question of whether any form of community benefit could be secured in light of the ongoing disruption. We are now engaged in conversations to explore potential projects that could bring lasting value to our residents. Details will be shared once these proposals are confirmed.
While it is not formally the responsibility of the Parish Council to negotiate such matters, this falls under Buckinghamshire Council, we believe it is important to advocate on behalf of our residents.
We understand that this news will be unwelcome. However, it is important to note that the government has classified data centres as critical national infrastructure, placing them on a similar footing to utilities.
The Parish Council will continue to keep residents informed as further updates become available.
Letter from OCU
Electricity Works in West End Lane and Park Road
Working for Scottish and Southern Electricity Energy Solutions, we are building a new 132kv cable route from the new Uxbridge Moor Substation to the Slough Trading Estate. The new cable is required to provide power for local data centres.
We had planned to start in Park Road on Tuesday 7 April 2026, unfortunately we have had to delay our start date as other utilities have ongoing streetworks on the diversion route of the closure.
We have been speaking with Buckinghamshire Council, and they have agreed to extend our road closure at West End Lane until Sunday 19 April 2026.
We will now be starting cable ducting works in Park Road on Monday 20 April 2026. The permit is currently due to expire on Sunday 23 August 2026.
We will be laying ducting, under a three phase, full road closure operational 24 hours, 7 days a week, between the Farnham Road / Beaconsfield Road roundabout along Park Road to the West End Lane junction. The closure will be monitored by our traffic management staff at all times.
Once the ducting has been laid on Park Road, we will return from Monday 31 August until Monday 14 September 2026 to connect the Park Road and West End Lane ducting. Two-way traffic lights will be in use on Park Road, and the West End Lane junction will be closed to traffic.
We will update local residents before each traffic management stage is changed.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this work will cause.