Temporary traffic lights outside Salisbury Railway Station

From Monday, November 11, traffic lights will be temporarily installed on Churchfields Road to facilitate the introduction of a zebra crossing.

The work will require amendments to the kerb line on both sides of the road in the vicinity of the rear pedestrian entrance to the railway station. Work will take place in two phases, with the traffic being reduced to a single lane controlled by temporary traffic signals.

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The first phase will be on the north side of the road, where the traffic management will be in place:

• Between 11 November and 15 November for a 24-hour period

• Between 18 November and 22 November between 8am and 4pm only

During the second phase, on the south side of the road, the traffic management will be in place:

• Between 25 November and 29 November for a 24-hour period

• Between 2 December and 6 December between 8am and 4pm only

During both phases the traffic management will be removed at weekends.

Salisbury Railway Station (Image: Newsquest)

This work forms part of the on-going Station Forecourt scheme which once complete will include a more attractive, and welcoming environment for visitors and residents alike. 

Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for transport cllr Tamara Reay, , said: “As part of our business plan, we’re committed to ensuring residents live in well-connected communities. A key feature of the Station Forecourt scheme is making the station more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

“We apologise in advance for any inconvenience or delays caused by these works and the traffic management, but it is essential to ensure the safety of the teams working to create the new zebra crossing.

“We would like to thank in particular the residents of Churchfields Road for their patience and continued co-operation in delivering this important scheme for Salisbury.”