SALISBURY drivers are bracing for yet more disruption, with fresh roadworks set to hit one of the city’s busiest routes – adding to months of ongoing traffic headaches.
Temporary traffic lights will be in place on Netherhampton Road from Tuesday, May 5 to Tuesday, June 2, between 8am and 5pm, while works are carried out by Connect It Utility Services on behalf of SSEN.
The company has apologised to nearby residents for the inconvenience, but for many motorists the latest works will feel like part of a never-ending cycle.
The city has already been grappling with major infrastructure projects and roadworks across key routes.
National Highways is currently in the middle of a long-term, multi-million-pound upgrade of the A36 through Salisbury, including improvements to major roundabouts such as St Paul’s, St Mark’s and Castle.
Those works, along with ongoing maintenance and utility upgrades, have brought lane closures, temporary lights and delays across the city in recent month – with more planned throughout 2026.
Elsewhere, road users have also faced disruption from water main upgrades, resurfacing schemes and emergency repairs on surrounding routes, with officials urging drivers to allow extra time for journeys.
The latest Netherhampton Road works are expected to run during daytime hours, potentially impacting commuters, school traffic and businesses along the route.
While the improvements are part of wider efforts to upgrade infrastructure and support growing demand, frustration among residents has been mounting as projects overlap.
For now, drivers are being advised to plan ahead, and brace for more queues, as Salisbury’s roadworks season shows no sign of slowing down.
Whats the point i live on that road it’s been a nightmare. I bet the people who organised all this don’t give a shit about us it doesn’t effect them.