Adjustment to be made to 'Killer Kerb' after safety audit

Tuesday, 12 August 2025 06:05

Wiltshire Council will be carrying out remedial works at the junction of South Western Road and Fisherton Street in Salisbury next week.

These works follow a post-completion safety audit of the Fisherton Gateway improvements, which primarily focused on enhancing pedestrian safety in the area. Works will include the reduction of the current gradient of the pedestrian footpath beneath the railway bridge, which was identified in the audit as being too steep.

In addition, a bollard will be installed at the corner of the footpath, and further deterrent paving will be added to help aid drivers making the turn from South Western Road.

It is important to note that the safety audit did not raise any concerns regarding the positioning or use of the Trief kerb at this junction, nor did it identify any issues with vehicle movements in this area. However, a section of kerb that has been damaged by vehicles mounting the pavement will be replaced as part of the routine maintenance.

During these works, the damaged pedestrian railings on the opposite side of the road will be replaced. These railings are in place to prevent pedestrians from falling into the road from the higher pavement and need replacing as they have been struck by vehicles.

These works are scheduled to take place from 18th to 26th August 2025, with temporary traffic signals being manually operated between 8 am and 5 pm each day. A lane closure will be required throughout the works. Once the footpath works have been completed, the lane closure will be switched to the other side to enable the railings replacement works to take place.

Cllr Martin Smith, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Highways, said: “This is a key junction providing access to the railway station and city centre, with approximately 11,000 vehicles passing under the Fisherton Street railway bridge each day.

"It is important that the infrastructure installed at this location supports pedestrian safety, especially with the recent opening of Fisherton Car Park for SWR customers, which has increased footfall in the area.”

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