Salisbury Station Forecourt project in final phase
Wiltshire Council's been giving us an update on the £9 million scheme
The project to 'remodel' Salisbury Railway Station's forecourt is in its final phase - with work expected to be completed by the summer.
Wiltshire Council says the last part of the work will focus on the area directly outside the station entrance, on the 'aesthetics and functionality'.
That'll include widening the footpaths, creating new drop off areas, bus shelters and landscaping.
So far, the work's been based around the car park, with kerbline amendments, new footpaths, bus stops and a zebra crossing on Churchfields Road.
Cllr Tamara Reay, Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Assets, said:
“We are excited to see the forecourt redevelopment take shape, becoming a more attractive, accessible and welcoming space for both visitors and residents. Funded by the £9 million investment from the Future High Streets Fund, this scheme plays a key role in our commitment to creating vibrant, well-connected communities as outlined in our Business Plan. We look forward to the works completing in Summer 2025.
“We appreciate the patience of rail passengers, local businesses, and residents throughout these works and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our contractor will continue to minimise disruption as much as possible.”
Andrew Ardley, Regional Development Manager, South Western Railway said:
“We’re very pleased to see the scheme’s continuing progress and, now that the first two phases are complete, we can see what a major improvement this will be for the forecourt when it finishes. It will also complement the recent work on Fisherton Street and South Western Road, which has already made a significant difference for customers who walk to the station.
“We’re working very closely with Wiltshire Council, its contractor and the local bus operators to manage the changes to the forecourt’s layout as work continues around the site. We’re also pleased to report that work is well underway to create an additional, temporary car park off Fisherton Street. We will provide further updates as we move towards an opening date.”