A £2million final funding boost has ensured that the next stage of road improvement works for Langley High Street can go ahead.

The work will include creating a signal controlled junction and provision for cyclists and pedestrians.

The measures are to mitigate the expected increase in traffic when Hollow Hill Lane closes to make way for Network Rail's Western Rail extension before 2027.

The Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership has awarded a total of £2,357 million to Slough Borough Council, which will also contribute £1million in funding - all part of a total £5million of investment into the Langley road system.

The road improvements on the High Street will add to those already completed at Langley Railway Station and Harrow Market.

The High Street junction with Meadfield Road will become controlled by signals and from that junction to Elmhurst Road, the road is set to be widened and accommodate two lanes of traffic in both directions. There will also be provision for cyclists.

The air quality will be closely monitored in the area with equipment being installed this summer.

There will be a series of virtual consultation events to get feedback on some of the design proposals from the local residents and businesses.

This part of the Langley scheme was passed by the council on Monday night at its cabinet meeting and the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP awarded the latest tranche of funding two days later.

Cllr Rob Anderson, cabinet member for transport and the environment, said the experimental closure of Hollow Hill Road four years ago provided vital data which enabled engineers to plan the proposed changes.

He said: “It’s always difficult in the short term using experimental orders to make road changes, but the data we gained from this scheme means the short term pain in 2016 means we have secured millions of pounds to fund better transport links in Langley.

"I’m confident that this will not be the last additional funding we secure thanks to using these orders.”