ALMOST 40 road closures are planned for Salisbury when the city hosts National Armed Forces Day next month, motorists have been warned.

Details released by Wiltshire Council reveal that the closures, which span most of the city, will be in place from 6am to 2pm on day two of the three day event: June 29.

This will be to allow for the military parade – a major part of the celebrations – to march through the city centre.

Civic chiefs warn that this will affect some businesses and residents in the city, as vehicular access to their home or business may be restricted.

This includes parking and deliveries.

As reported, the city will host the national event at the end of June, with thousands of people expected to attend.

Air shows, a public party and a visit from Princess Anne are currently planned for the weekend celebrations.

Baroness Scott of Bybrook OBE, leader of Wiltshire Council, said: “It is a huge honour that Salisbury has been chosen to host the Armed Forces Day National Event, and the military parade through the city on Saturday June 29 will be a spectacular occasion and major part of the Armed Forces weekend.

“We recognise that this parade will affect businesses and residents in the city, but we hope they will agree that this great event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and say thank you to our Armed Forces for all they do to protect us and keep our country safe.

“All residents and businesses affected will receive a letter detailing the road closures, but I would encourage anyone with a business or residence in central Salisbury, or on the main route from the city centre to Hudson’s Field, to check the website to see how they may be affected on the day or get in contact with us if they have any questions.”

The main routes affected by this parade are in Salisbury city centre, particularly around the Market Square, and the main route up to Hudson’s Field.

Full list of closures

  • Exeter Street; from its junction with Churchill Way South to its junction with St John Street.
  • St John Street; from its junction with Exeter Street to its junction with New Street. 
  • St Ann Street; from its junction with St Johns Street to its junction with Love Lane.
  • Ivy Street; from its junction with St Johns Street to its junction with Brown Street.
  • Trinity Street; from its junction with Brown Street to its junction with Gigant Street.
  • Brown Street; from its junction with Winchester Street to its junction with St Ann Street.
  • Milford Street; from its junction with Rampart Road to its junction with Catherine Street.
  • Catherine Street; from its junction with Milford Street to its junction with New Street.
  • Rollestone Street; from its junction with Salt Lane to its junction with Winchester Street.
  • Endless Street; from its junction with Salt Lane to its junction with Winchester Street.
  • Winchester Street; from its junction with Endless Street to its junction with Pennyfarthing Street.
  • Blue Boar Row; from its junction with Castle Street to its junction with Endless Street.
  • Queen Street; from its junction with Blue Boar Row to its junction with New Canal.
  • New Canal; from its junction with Catherine Street to its junction with High Street.
  • High Street; from its junction with Choristers Square to its junction with Bridge Street.
  • North Walk; from its junction with Bishops Walk to its junction with Exeter Street.
  • Crane Street; from its junction with Cranebridge Road to its junction with High Street.
  • Cranebridge Road; from its junction with Mill Road to its junction with Crane Street.
  • Mill Road; from its junction with Churchfields Road to its junction with Cranebridge Road.
  • Fisherton Street; from its junction with Summerlock Approach to its junction with Bridge Street.
  • Bridge Street; from its junction with Fisherton Street to its junction with High Street.
  • Silver Street; from its junction with High Street to its junction with Minster Street.
  • Minster Street; from its junction with Silver Street to its junction with Blue Boar Row.
  • Castle Street; from its junction with Churchill Way West to its junction with Blue Boar Row.
  • Chipper Lane; from its junction with Castle Street to its junction with Endless Street.
  • De Vaux Place; from its junction with St Nicholas Road to its junction with West Walk.
  • New Street; from its junction of High Street to its junction of Catherine street.
  • Friary Lane; from its junction with St Ann Street for a distance of 100m in a southerly direction.