WORK on the first phase of improvements to the forecourt at Salisbury Station is complete.

Wiltshire Council has welcomed news, the initial phase of The Salisbury Station Forecourt project, which has seen changes including the installation of drainage and permeable parking bays across the south-eastern corner of the site.

Retaining wall works in connection with the new ramped pedestrian and cycle access route from Churchfields Road have also been carried out, as well as “removing the advertising hoarding and other clutter”.

In the coming months, the second phase of the scheme will focus on two areas; the footway to the west of the main building entrance, and the eastern end of the main car park area.

Plans include widening footways at the station entrance and towards the new bus stops, as well as the installation of the first new bus shelter, and the completion of a new Zebra crossing in Churchfields Road.

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Cllr Tamara Reay, cabinet member for transport and assets at the council, said: “This project is helping us realise our Business Plan priority of creating vibrant, well-connected communities.

“Remodelling the Salisbury Station forecourt to offer a more attractive, accessible and welcoming space for both visitors and residents is a significant part of this goal. We are pleased with the progress so far and look forward to project completion in Summer 2025.

“We appreciate the patience of commuters, local businesses, and residents throughout these works and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our team will work diligently to minimise disruption as much as possible.”

The project aims to improve access and more at Salisbury Station. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Andrew Ardley, regional development manager, South Western Railway, said: “We’re very pleased with the progress being made at the station forecourt, especially the completion of what we expect to be the most complex phase of the project, and very grateful for our customers’ continued patience.

“Customers should be aware that, as the project enters a new phase, there will be changes to pick up and drop off arrangements in order to reduce congestion and delays.

“We’d like to ask customers to take note of local signage and road markings in the forecourt, and to check the SWR website for information on further changes to facilities such as the taxi rank.”

The work is part of the £9 million Future High Streets Fund project aimed at improving public spaces and infrastructure in the city.

For more about the Salisbury Station Forecourt scheme, visit wiltshire.gov.uk/fhsf-salisbury.