MORE information on the proposed A338 improvements will be revealed at the Salisbury Area Board meeting tonight (Thursday June 17).

The agenda for the meeting also includes an update on the Future High Street Fund from Victoria Moloney, Head of South Wilts Economic Recovery, and an update on the River Park Project from Carli Van Niekerk, Wiltshire Council's Major Highway Projects Engineer.

Wiltshire Council announced last week that it is planning to improve three key junctions around Salisbury - the Exeter Street Roundabout, Harnham Gyratory and Park Wall Junction, for cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles.

The proposals would see Exeter Street roundabout, Harnham Gyratory, and Park Wall junction all reconfigured to increase capacity, improve journey times and reduce queues, while improving facilities for walking and cycling and linking the city’s active travel routes.

The consultation will begin today with a presentation at the Area Board meeting.

People are welcome to attend to find out more about the scheme and ask questions.

Following the area board, there will be two public webinars that people can sign up for in advance to ask questions.

Cllr Dr Mark McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “The proposals to improve these three junctions in Salisbury are at an early stage, which is why we want to engage with the public now to hear their views.

“The plans will significantly improve the junctions for motor vehicles, as the junctions will be widened to increase capacity and reduce congestion and improve journey times.

“The improvements will also boost cycling and walking in the city, linking with other key routes and residential areas, and making it easier to get around Salisbury by bike and on foot.

“If approved, the project is expected to cost around £15m, which is significant investment to improve the city of Salisbury."

The public engagement events for the project are as follows:

  • Thursday, June 17, 6pm: Salisbury Area Board online meeting
  • Thursday, June 24, 3pm: webinar 1
  • Tuesday, June 29, 6pm: webinar 2

To sign up for the online engagement events, click here.

The consultation will end at 11.59pm on Sunday, July 18.

For more information on the Area Board meeting, or to watch it, click here.

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