Work to improve Green Lane walking and cycling route in Salisbury set to start tomorrow

Wiltshire Council will start work tomorrow (Monday, 18th May) to improve Green Lane in Salisbury, between Roman Road and Pearce Way, with the aim of creating a safer and more accessible route for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders.

The improvements will make the route easier to use all year round, improve safety at road crossings and encourage more people to make everyday journeys on foot, by bike or on horseback.

The work will include:

• Improvements to the surface of Green Lane to make it more comfortable and accessible for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
• New street lighting to improve safety.
• A new parallel crossing on Pearce Way, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to cross together on a raised table.
• Traffic calming measures on Roman Road to slow vehicles and make it safer to cross.

Cllr Martin Smith, Cabinet Member for Highways, said: “This scheme will make a real difference for people who use Green Lane regularly and for anyone who wants to walk, cycle or ride more as part of their everyday journeys. By improving safety and access, we’re helping to make active travel a realistic and attractive choice.

“Projects like this support the ambitions set out in Our Wiltshire Plan, by promoting low-carbon travel and improving road safety as part of a greener Wiltshire where everyone can travel confidently and sustainably.”

Construction is due to start on Monday, 18th May and is expected to continue until October.

To help minimise disruption, the work will be carried out in four main phases, each focusing on a different section of Green Lane or the surrounding roads.

Advance warning signs will be installed ahead of works starting, and signed diversion routes will be in place where closures are required.

Access for residents, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained wherever possible throughout the work.

How the work will be phased

• Phase 1 – Temporary closure of the Green Lane bridleway for surface preparation and safety works. A signed diversion route will be in place.
• Phase 2 – Improvement works on sections of Green Lane away from main road junctions.
• Phase 3 – Installation of traffic calming measures on Roman Road, with temporary traffic management in place.
• Phase 4 – Works at Pearce Way to install the new parallel crossing, requiring a temporary road closure or restriction.

The scheme forms part of the Salisbury Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) and is being funded through a combination of Active Travel England grant funding and developer contributions.

To find out more about the project, people should go to: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways-new-active-travel-schemes