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Salisbury Railway Station’s forecourt remodelling scheme has reached a key milestone, with work now entering its third and final phase.
This final phase will focus on transforming the forecourt area directly outside the station entrance, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of this key space. Planned improvements will include 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 previous phase of work focused on two key areas, the footpath to the west of the main building entrance, and the eastern end of the main car park area. Works 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 improved 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.
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 added: “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.”
For more information about the Salisbury Station Forecourt scheme, visit https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fhsf-salisbury.