Overnight closures for Fisherton Street and Churchfields road

Fisherton Street will be closed overnight from Monday, August 5, until Thursday, August 8.

Drivers will be unable to access the road from 7pm to 6am so that a 'build out' can be installed on Summerlock Bridge near Water Lane.

This feature will provide a priority traffic system which will be introduced with the road is re-opened to two way traffic.

To support local takeaways and restaurants, takeaway delivery drivers will be able to park in the area behind City Hall and walk through to Fisherton Street to collect takeaways.

Delivery drivers can access this area via Avon Approach and the A36.

Fisherton Street will be closed overnight. (Image: Newsquest)

During the closure Central Car Park and The Maltings Car Park will remain open as free parking between 6pm and 8am for all users of Fisherton Street.

North Street at its junction with Fisherton Street will become two way permitting vehicles to exit via South Street.

Fisherton Street will also be closed for further night works from August 12 to 23 for resurfacing works as the project nears completion.

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Churchfields Road will be closed overnight from August 8 to 9 as part of Salisbury Railway Station forecourt improvements.

This closure will be between 8pm and 5am to allow for the removal of the existing central traffic island opposite 15 and 16 Churchfields Road.

It will form part of the on-going enhancement scheme to the station forecourt which will include new pedestrian and cycle access to the station from Churchfields Road and a new crossing point at Churchfields Road.

Salisbury Railway Station's forecourt is undergoing improvements. (Image: Newsquest)

HGV access will not be possible to the industrial estate while the works take place but an escort could be arranged if 'critical' access is requires.

To arrange this, businesses must contact SalisburyStationForecourt@milestoneinfra.co.uk in advance.

Both of these projects form part of the £9m investment from the government’s Future High Streets Fund.

Wiltshire Council apologised for any inconvenience caused by the work and said its contractor Milestone will seek to ensure disturbance is kept to a minimum.

Councillor Nick Holder, Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for highways, street scene and flooding, said: “One of our Business Plan priorities is to have vibrant well-connected communities and we are well on our way to achieving this in Salisbury.

“We would like to thank businesses and residents for their patience and continued co-operation in delivering these important schemes for Salisbury.”