Waterproofing work completed on Salisbury's Fisherton Bridge
Wiltshire Council found repairs were needed during routine checks
A project to waterproof the Fisherton Street Bridge in Salisbury has been completed by Wiltshire Council.
They've been spraying a new lining system onto the structure, after removing paving slabs and the road surface to reach the bridge deck itself.
The previous footpath slabs have been re-laid, with the road reinstated to its base level.
A final surface will be added in the coming weeks, as part of the works to fully resurface Fisherton Street and its side roads, for the Fisherton Gateway scheme.
That's scheduled to take place overnight between 12th to 23rd of August, with closures in place while work's carried out.
Cllr Nick Holder, Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding, said:
“Routine inspections revealed water seeping through the bridge deck which, if left unaddressed, could compromise the long-term maintenance of the structure. By undertaking these preventative measures now, we aim to avoid more costly and time-consuming repairs in the future. This aligns with our Business Plan’s goal of ensuring we have well-connected communities.
“Although this work is separate from the £9 million investment in the city centre funded by the government’s Future High Streets Fund, it was prudent to carry out the bridge waterproofing alongside the ongoing enhancements at Fisherton Gateway. This approach took advantage of existing traffic management arrangements at the western end of the Fisherton Gateway scheme, minimising further disruption to local residents and businesses.
“We would like to thank residents and businesses in the area for their patience during the completion of this essential work.”