Overnight road closures in the city centre begin today as part of the ongoing Fisherton Gateway project.

From today (August 12), Fisherton Street will be closed between 7pm - 6am for three weeks.

Closures will allow construction of raised continuous footways at side road junctions and road resurfacing.

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Pedestrian access along the street will remain available, including access to all businesses at all times, and Central Car Park and The Maltings Car Park will remain open as free parking between 6pm - 8am.

Takeaway delivery drivers will be able to park in the area behind City Hall and walk through to Fisherton Street to collect takeaways, and delivery drivers can access this area via Avon Approach and the A36.

Fisherton StreetFisherton Street (Image: Spencer Mulholland Photography)

Cabinet member for highways cllr Nick Holder said: “The overnight works represent a significant step as we near the completion of the enhancements on Fisherton Street. We recognise the closures will cause some disruption and every effort will be made to minimise this as much as possible.

“We are still aiming to complete the enhancements along Fisherton Street by the end of August. In the meantime we would like to thank businesses and residents for their patience and continued co-operation in delivering these important schemes for Salisbury.

“One of our Business Plan priorities is to have vibrant well-connected communities and the £9 million investment from the government’s Future High Streets Fund is helping us achieve this.”