A SERIES of improvements to the forecourt at Salisbury Railway Station are entering the final stages.
The area is undergoing a major redevelopment to make it more accessible and attractive for visitors, with the majority of the work already completed.
Work first took place on the footpath to the west of the main building entrance and the eastern end of the main car park area.
This included kerbline amendments to widen existing footpaths at the station entrance and towards the new bus stops, which have been installed as part of the scheme to improve bus access.
The second area of work involved the installation of the first new bus shelter and the completion of a new zebra crossing in Churchfields Road, providing improved pedestrian access to the forecourt.
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The next and final phase will focus on transforming the forecourt area directly outside the station entrance.
This includes the widening of existing footpaths to the front of the station, creation of new drop-off areas, new bus shelters, and areas of new landscaping to create a more welcoming and accessible space.
The new-look forecourt space is planned to be completed in the summer, Wiltshire Council said.
The redevelopment has been funded by the £9 million investment from the Future High Streets Fund.
Councillor 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.”
The work is expected to be completed in summer Picture: Wiltshire Council
She added: “This scheme plays a key role in our commitment to creating vibrant, well-connected communities as outlined in our business plan.
“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. I
“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.”
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