Consultation on £15m plans to improve three road junctions in Salisbury
Wiltshire Council wants to “significantly” improve three key areas
A consultation is being launched on proposed improvements for three key road junctions in Salisbury this week.
Wiltshire Council wants to reconfigure Exeter Street roundabout, Harnham Gyratory and the Park Wall junction to increase capacity, improve journey times and cut queues.
The plans also aim to improve facilities for walking and cycling and link the city’s active travel routes.
Cllr Dr Mark McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport, said:
"The proposals to improve these three junctions in Salisbury are at an early stage, which is why we want to engage with the public now to hear their views.
"The plans will significantly improve the junctions for motor vehicles, as the junctions will be widened to increase capacity and reduce congestion and improve journey times.
"The improvements will also boost cycling and walking in the city, linking with other key routes and residential areas, and making it easier to get around Salisbury by bike and on foot.
"If approved, the project is expected to cost around £15m, which is significant investment to improve the city of Salisbury.”
Views of the public and stakeholders will then be used to form an Outline Business Case which will be taken to the Department for Transport which will decide whether to award funding for the project.
A decision is expected by the end of the year.
If approved Wiltshire Council would put together a Full Business Case and work would start in autumn 2023.
It’s predicted to take more than a year to complete the three schemes with the work finishing in 2024.
Councillor Dr Mark Mclelland says it’s all part of a bigger picture to revamp Salisbury;
"This is part of a range of projects in Salisbury that will help to reinvigorate the city - these include the Future High Street Fund projects to improve Fisherton Street and the station welcome for visitors; the River Park project to alleviate flooding and provide leisure facilities; and the development of a cultural quarter in the city - plus much more.
"I'd urge anyone in Salisbury and the surrounding areas with an interest in improving transport for all in their city to attend the area board, join an online event, or look at the information on our website and take part in this consultation and help secure this investment."
Near to the Park Wall Junction, more than 700 new homes are set to be built on land off Netherhampton Road.
GET INVOLVED
The consultation will begin on Thursday 17 June, with a presentation at the online Salisbury Area Board meeting, at 6pm which people are welcome to attend to find out more about the scheme.
Two further webinars are scheduled on the following dates:
- Thursday 24 June, 3pm: webinar 1
- Tuesday 29 June, 6pm: webinar 2
You can sign up for the online engagement events here: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways/salisbury-junctions
The consultation and engagement exercise will end at 11.59pm on Sunday 18 July.